Technical Assistant I

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Geology Department seeks a part-time Technical Assistant I to support glaciology research. The role involves literature synthesis, gathering quantitative constraints, and running simple numerical models under supervision. Strong communication and data-handling abilities are essential, along with basic coding in Python.

The position is part-time and grant-funded, with a focus on assisting in model evaluation and data management within a collaborative academic setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Strong communication and writing skills preferred.
• Ability to work with clients and staff in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dr. Creel with literature synthesis on past glacial motion.
• Compile quantitative constraints from literature.
• Run numerical models of glacial dynamics.
• Write Python code to compare model simulations with data.
• Perform data entry and related computer tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Office software knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Title: Technical Assistant I

Agency: Texas A&M University

Department: Geology

Proposed Minimum Salary: $12.00 hourly

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description: The Technical Assistant I will assist Dr. Roger Creel with synthesizing literature on past glacial motion, compiling quantitative constraints, running numerical models of glacial dynamics, and writing Python code to evaluate model simulations against empirical data.

Opportunities to Contribute:

• Read published academic literature on mountain glacier growth and retreat over the last 20,000 years.
• Extract quantitative glacier motion information from this literature and compile these constraints in standardized form.
• Run numerical models of mountain glacier evolution.
• Write code to compare glacier motion constraints to numerical model simulations.
• Performs data entry and associated computer activities.

Qualifications: High School diploma

A well-qualified candidate may also possess:

• Certification in tutoring through Khan Academy.
• Experience building models of thermohaline circulation.
• AP Physics exam score of 5.
• Ability to work with oceanographic data from NASA’s ECCO database.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and staff.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups.
• Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies.
• Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Ability to facilitate and adapt course and the course content.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Salary: $12.00 an hour

Schedule: This is a part-time position.

Special Note: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. The Department of Geology & Geophysics is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of the Earth, its fluids, and their history and future, preparing the next generation of earth scientists, and using our expertise to serve the broader scientific, government, and industry communities. Our most fundamental mission is to educate students at all levels. To that end we offer a B.A. and B.S. degree program in geology, a B.S. degree program in geophysics, M.S. and Ph.D. programs in geology, and M.S. and Ph.D. programs in geophysics. As one of the top geology and geophysics departments in the United States, we encourage you to browse our website and learn more about our department at: geoweb.tamu.edu We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

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