Research Specialist I

Texas A&M University; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and long‑

8+ hours sick leave? unavailable

Job summary

Texas A&M University seeks a Research Specialist I to implement field data collection on sponsored wildlife projects. You will gather samples, manage field equipment, and contribute to reports.

The role requires a bachelor's in wildlife management, 4 years of relevant experience, ability to operate off-road vehicles and firearms for humane euthanasia, and willingness to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management or closely related field.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate off-road vehicles and equipment.
• Experience with firearms to euthanize wild animals.
• Safe conduct of animal trapping.
• Use of computers to enter data.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must lift heavy objects.
• Ability to obtain Class C Driver's License.
• Preferred: License to Carry Firearm.

Responsibilities

• Implement field efforts to collect data from wildlife on sponsored projects.
• Collate, curate, and analyze data collected in field related to pathogens from feral swine in livestock, wildlife, environment, etc.
• Maintain field equipment and prepare reports.
• Trap, handle, and/or euthanize captured wild animals.
• Operate and maintain safety in all operations of agency vehicles and/or equipment, including firearms.
• Work beyond normal business and/or work on weekends as needed.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Class C Driver's License

Computers for data entry

Field data collection

Hunter safety/firearms handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related field

Tools

Firearms handling

Off-road vehicle operation

Job description

Job Title

Research Specialist I Agency

About

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Position Information

• Implement field efforts to collect data from wildlife on sponsored projects.
• Collate, curate, and analyze data collected in field related to pathogens from feral swine in livestock, wildlife, environment, etc.
• Maintain field equipment and prepare reports.
• Trap, handle, and/or euthanize captured wild animals.
• Operate and maintain safety in all operations of agency vehicles and/or equipment, including firearms.
• Work beyond normal business and/or work on weekends as needed.

Occasional Duties

• Coordinate and Assist Internal and External Research Partners

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related field.
• 4 Years relevant experience.
• Operation of off-road vehicles and equipment.
• Use of firearms to euthanize wild animals.
• Safe conduct of animal trapping.
• Use of computers to enter data.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must lift heavy objects and exert heavy force.
• Ability to obtain Class C Driver's License.
• Preferred: License to Carry Firearm

Salary

Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Position Funding

This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Other Information

Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan

Equality and Inclusion

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.