• Postdoctoral Research Associate

    Texas A&M University System (Austin, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Postdoctoral Research Associate

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Austin, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Major/Essential Duties of Job:

    Assist in the design, conduct, analysis, and communication of research and outreach regarding management of feral hogs.

     

    Coordinate among researchers and projects.

     

    Engage with agency, industry, academic partners.

     

    Assist with mentoring of graduate students.

     

    Other duties as required.

    Required Education:

    PhD in Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management, or related field

    Preferred Education:

    PhD in Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management, or related field

    Required Experience:

    Experience with research on feral hogs, their management and ecology. Experience conducting, analyzing, and communicating results of research.

    Preferred Experience:

    Experience with spatial analysis of animal damage and movement. Familiarity with individuals and organizations in feral hog management

    Required licenses, certifications, or registrations:

    Hunter Education, NRA firearm safety training.

    Preferred licenses, certifications or registrations:

    valid driver license

    Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills:

    Excellent communication skills; knowledge of program R, ArcGIS, spatial analysis, common statistical approaches to wildlife data, ability to operate under adverse field conditions. Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

    Preferred special knowledge, abilities, and skills:

    Experience with firearms and euthanasia of feral hogs. Ability to lead field projects under adverse conditions.

     

    Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Transcript, References & other documents. Any questions, please contact John Tomecek @ [email protected]

     

    Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.

     

    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.