• 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

    The Research Associate will play a key role in synthesizing scientific knowledge, communicating findings to both technical and public audiences, and providing occasional field support. This position is ideal for someone passionate about ecological restoration, literature-based research, and science communication. Anticipated end date is December 20 th , 2026 , depending on grant funding.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Conduct a scoping review of published and gray literature on Tamaulipan thornscrub restoration, management, and associated ecological outcomes.

    + Prepare and write technical reports, and lay-friendly outreach articles for different audiences including landowners, conservation practitioners, and the scientific community.

    + Collaborate with researchers, students, and staff to organize ecological data into accessible materials that inform conservation practice .

    + Provide occasional field support , assisting with restoration monitoring, plant surveys, and data collection as needed.

     

    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, Skills, Abilities

     

    Knowledge of - Familiarity of e cosystem, literature databases, and technical writing skills.

     

    Ability to - Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, organize ecological data , present data and perform other computer related tasks.

     

    Ability to -Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

     

    Supervision Received/Given

     

    U nder general supervision .

     

    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.