• Research Associate

    Texas A&M University System (Kingsville, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Research Associate

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University - Kingsville

     

    Department

     

    Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Kingsville, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Job Summary

    Perform independent or supervisory roles in research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent use of discretion and judgment. Prepare proposals for funding agencies, operation of research equipment including field vehicles , assisting graduate students and other lab/field personnel in research , and working with local landowners to maximize research partnerships. This position will be based remotely in Leakey , TX and primarily out of a field office.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Design, plan, conduct and coordinate field work in support of research projects

    + Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques of routine research; keep detailed records of data.

    + Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results

    + Summarize results for inclusion in scientific and clientele-oriented publications.

    + Prepare and write proposals to funding agencies; maintain financial accounts related to research projects.

    + Network with local landowners to establish a wide-ranging collective of cooperating landowners for research project needs

     

    This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned .

    Minimum Requirements

    Education – Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

     

    Experience – Two years of related professional experience.

     

    Knowledge of -- appropriate field and technical equipment , specifically camera traps .

     

    Ability to -- effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks. Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others. Ability to perform strenuous field work, especially in high heat.

     

    Registration, Certification, or Licensure

     

    Valid driver’s license

     

    Supervision Received/Given

     

    U nder general supervision; generally supervises

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.