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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - Montaña Aquatic Ecology Lab (Grant Funded) Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

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This is a grant funded position with a desired start date of August 1, 2025 and an expected end date of August 31, 2026.

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Position Information

Job Title RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - Montaña Aquatic Ecology Lab (Grant Funded)

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

FLSA Exempt

General Job Description

Grant Funded Position-continued employment contingent on funding

This is a professional position responsible for conducting research for the Montaña Aquatic Ecology Lab at Stephen F. Austin State University. Responsible for assistance with leading field data collection, coordinating the processing of field samples, organizing and analyzing data, and disseminating findings through written reports, publications, and presentations. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Principal Investigator (PI).

Essential Job Functions

1. Conducts standardized field surveys, both fish and habitat assessments, to document those suitable for native and imperiled fish species.

2. Serves as project coordinator, assisting with project budget administration and training graduate and undergraduate students as needed.

3. Assists in disseminating project overviews and results at conferences and meetings and writing periodic progress reports and final reports as needed.

4. Assists graduate students working on the project as part of their thesis projects as well as undergraduate students working as field technicians on the project.

5. Supports the PI through the review and analysis of all data collected in the field and helps with database organization and maintenance.

6. Aids in supervising the data transcribed by students and maintaining quality control of all data collected in the field.

Additional specific job functions are detailed in the grant contract and award document.

Non-Essential Job Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.

2. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, research methodologies, principles, and techniques.

3. Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, presentation, word processing, statistical analysis, and GIS software.

4. Skill in completing assignments accurately with attention to detail.

5. Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.

6. Ability to collect, manipulate, analyze, and interpret large datasets.

7. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

8. Ability to prepare reports and scientific papers of findings.

9. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.

10. Ability to work as a member of a team and independently with general supervision.

11. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

12. Ability to learn office and university-specific software.

13. Ability to train and supervise others.

14. Ability to obtain and maintain a Texas driver’s license.

15. Ability to operate boats and tow trailers.

16. Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.

17. Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.

Physical Demands

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, including ability to stand and sit for over one hour at a time, lift and push over 50 pounds, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl, climb or balance, talk and hear regularly as well as close vision. Must be able to travel out of town and overnight (camping), and perform aquatic habitat fieldwork exposed to environmental conditions.

Required Education

Master’s degree in fisheries, ecology, freshwater ecology, wildlife ecology, statistics, or a related field is required.

Required Experience and Training

Three years of related experience is required. Experience in statistical analysis software (R Software) and GIS software (ArGIS or ArcMap) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Passive Integrated Transponder ( PIT ) tagging is preferred. Experience with spatiotemporal analytical approaches and software is preferred. Experience with processing stable isotope analysis is preferred.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing.

This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.

Min Pay Rate

Mid Pay Rate

Salary Information Commensurate with Experience

Specific Job Requirements/Duties for this Posting

Qualified applicants holding the Ph.D. in an appropriate field are encouraged to apply.

Is Background Check Required? Yes

Benefit and Retirement Eligibility

This position is eligible for participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S2025-061

Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants

Number of Positions Available 1

Posted Date 04/21/2025

Review Start Date 04/21/2025

Close Date

Work Schedule

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a grant funded position with a desired start date of August 1, 2025 and an expected end date of August 31, 2026.

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12874

Contact Information

Contact Name Carmen Montaña-Schalk

Contact Phone (936)468-2322

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * What is the highest level of education attained?

+ GED

+ High School Diploma

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ Ph.D./Ed.D.

+ * What is your academic major/minor?

(Open Ended Question)

+ * How many years of related experience do you have?

+ 0

+ 1

+ 2

+ 3

+ 4

+ 5

+ 6

+ 7

+ 8

+ 9

+ 10+

+ * Briefly describe your experience with statistical analysis software (R Software) and GIS software (ArGIS or ArcMap).

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Briefly describe your experience with Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tagging.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Briefly describe your experience with spatiotemporal analytical approaches and software.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Briefly describe your experience with processing stable isotope analysis.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

+ List of References

+ Writing Sample

Optional Documents