• Research Technician I

    Texas A&M University System (Kingsville, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Research Technician I

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University - Kingsville

     

    Department

     

    Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Kingsville, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    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. Operate research equipment and analyze existing data from ongoing wildlife studies. This is a temporary, 3-month position due to limited grant funding and is based in Kingsville, Texas.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Design, plan, conduct and coordinate experiments in support of various research projects

    + 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.

    + Lead analysis of acoustic data from autonomous recording units (ARUs) for evaluating waterfowl use of Texas coastal wetlands

    + Develop a Google Earth Engine (GEE) classifier for remotely detecting surface water coverage in Texas coastal wetlands

    + Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

    + Install, operate and/or repair research equipment.

     

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

     

    Experience – Two years of related experience.

     

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

     

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

     

    Licensing / Professional Certification – None.

     

    Physical Requirements – Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force.

     

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Other Requirements

    Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment. 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.

     

    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.