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Job Title

Research Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Oceanography

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

The Department of Oceanography is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Research Coordinator to join our innovative research team. This position plays a vital role in supporting a range of scientific projects that demand rigorous data acquisition, advanced analysis, and timely dissemination of results.

The Research Coordinator will provide essential technical support, performing semi-skilled tasks that require adaptability, critical thinking, and problem-solving. A key responsibility includes contributing to the lab’s capacity to process complex datasets, integrate field measurements with modeling frameworks, and meet important reporting and publication deadlines.Working under general supervision, the successful candidate will be evaluated based on the effective and timely completion of assigned tasks. A significant component of this role involves supporting field campaigns, where the Research Coordinator will help ensure methodological consistency and minimize data gaps.

We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in analytical programming and boundary layer turbulence. If you are passionate about oceanographic research and eager to contribute to impactful scientific work, we encourage you to apply!

Opportunities to contribute:

+ Assists in collecting samples and measurement data from experiments.

+ Assists in performing analysis and tests.

+ Assists senior staff members in conducting field experiments.

+ Manages the participant (subject) pool by recruiting, screening, and maintaining records on research participants.

+ Prepares and sets up research sessions including drafting protocol, coordinating with IT support.

+ Maintains lab supplies and other research equipment.

+ Ensures adherence to lab standards and practices to maximize safety and operational effectiveness.

+ Coordinates and oversees the daily activities in a laboratory, including staff support and quality control.

+ Assembles and operates technical equipment.

+ Produces scientific journal articles and presentations for publication and presentation.

Salary: $17.44 an hour

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Qualifications:

+ High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Three years of related experience

+ Ability to lift and/or move heavy weight objects with or without assistances be needed.

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess :

+ Oceanography degree or completion of relevant coursework in physical oceanography, data analysis, and advanced math.

+ Experience with oceanographic research.

+ Experience working with large eddy-covariance data sets

+ Skilled in MATLAB Programming

+ Understanding of boundary layer turbulence

+ Knowledge of the physical characteristics of the coastal ocean including waves, tides, and currents.

+ Ability to work with vectors and differential equations

+ Some knowledge of machine learning is preferred

+ Proficiency in technical computing on either Mac or Windows platforms require

+ Ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts through writing and presentations

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

What you need to do:

Apply! Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Department of Ocean ography in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University (TAMU) is part of an alliance of Ocean Sciences at Texas A&M that spans the Marine Biology and Marine Sciences Departments at TAMU Galveston, Geochemical and Environmental Research Group . This alliance of Ocean Sciences represents a truly unique concentration of educational and research resources . Our educational and research capacity is greatly enhanced by close ties to the College Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, and Geology & Geophysics, as well as the Berg Hughes Center, and Texas Center for Climate Studies.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.