Research Specialist I

tamus; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid holidays and vacation

Teacher Retirement System of Texas en 

Wellness program

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife is seeking a Research Specialist I in Austin, TX to implement field efforts and collect wildlife data on sponsored projects. The role involves data curation, reporting, and safe handling of wildlife, with occasional weekend work.

Required a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management or related field and 4 years of relevant experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and grant-funded funding considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related field.
• 4 Years relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must lift heavy objects and exert heavy force.

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.
• Coordinate and Assist Internal and External Research Partners

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Field data collection

Data analysis

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related field

Job description

Job TitleResearch Specialist I

AgencyTexas A&M Agrilife Research

DepartmentRangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management

Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate

Job LocationAustin, Texas

Job TypeStaff

About Texas A&M AgriLife

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.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

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.

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.

Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills

• 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.

Required licenses, certifications, or registrations

• Ability to obtain Class C Driver's License

Preferred licenses, certifications, or registrations

• License to Carry Firearm

What You Need to Know

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.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit pack age including the following:

• 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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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.