Research Associate
Texas A&M AgriLifeAbout the role
Job Title
Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
Institute Of Renewable Natural ResourcesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
The Research Associate under supervision will be responsible for managing and completing an array of natural resources research projects across a variety of funding sources (state, federal, private, etc.).
Responsibilities:
-Plan, coordinate, and execute field surveys as well as compile and summarize results into scientific and clientele-oriented publications.
-Seasonally frequent travel to field sites that are in-state and out of state will be required.
- Assist and oversee an array of natural resources survey activities, including avian survey, vegetation surveys, mammal surveys, and other surveys as needed.
- Conduct surveys using camera and acoustic devices and process/maintain data.
- Assist with maintenance of field equipment, data entry, and data management.
- Write, submit, and process environmental work plans and final reports.
- Assist with environmental sampling, monitoring, or remediation in support of DOD/Military installation compliance with the NEPA, Sikes, Endangered Species, and Migratory Bird Treaty Acts.
- Other job duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Wildlife Sciences, Rangeland Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, etc.)
- Two years of related professional experience.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Relevant field experience through internships, study abroad, employment.
- Experience with GIS applications and basic geospatial analysis skills.
- Ability to conduct field surveys in adverse weather conditions for extended times.
- Ability to travel for up to 40% of the year- Experience with plant and animal surveys in desert and grassland ecosystems.
- Familiarity with appropriate laboratory, technical, and field equipment.
- Ability to effectively utilize a computer and a
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