Field Research Assistant - Texas Plant Conservation

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is seeking an Undergraduate Research Associate for the TXPCA Project. You will join a collaborative ecology team, conducting fieldwork, data collection, plant identification, data organization, and supporting conservation projects.

Work will involve outdoor field activities, social media content creation, and meeting participation. The position emphasizes teamwork and presenting findings at lab meetings and the Science

Qualifications

• Be a current UT Austin undergraduate enrolled in at least six credit hours.
• Demonstrated interest in ecology, botany, environmental science or related field.
• Experience with Canva or similar digital creation tools.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather and as part of a team.
• Hold a valid Texas class C driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field-based data collection, lab work and data entry.
• Monitor plant conservation news and share relevant updates with TXPCA partners.
• Create social media content and coordinate posting schedules for TXPCA.
• Attend meetings and take detailed notes, assisting in summaries.
• Design outreach materials and organize digital files for accessibility.
• Present ongoing projects during lab meetings and Science Symposium.

Skills

Ecology interest

Canva experience

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Driver’s license

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is seeking an Undergraduate Research Associate for the TXPCA Project. You will join a collaborative ecology team, conducting fieldwork, data collection, plant identification, data organization, and supporting conservation projects.

Work will involve outdoor field activities, social media content creation, and meeting participation. The position emphasizes teamwork and presenting findings at lab meetings and the Science