Senior Research Associate

Overview

Job Title: Senior Research Associate

Agency: Texas A&M Agri Life Research

Department: Institute Of Renewable Natural Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description: The Senior Research Associate will assist the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute (NRI) in supporting private land stewardship, military land sustainability, and species conservation by providing research and policy insights to land and wildlife managers. Also assist to comprise experts and researchers strategically positioned across the nation to address today s most critical natural resource challenges.

• Manage and complete an array of natural resources research projects across a variety of funding sources (state, federal, private, etc.).
• Plan, coordinate, and execute field surveys as well as compile, analyze, and summarize results into scientific and clientele-oriented publications.
• Seasonally frequent travel to field sites that are in-state and out of state will be required.
• Design, plan, conduct, and coordinate experiments in support of various wildlife and plant research projects.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques of routine research; keep detailed records of data and methods.
• Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
• Summarize results for scientific and clientele-oriented publications.
• Prepare and write proposals to funding agencies; maintain financial accounts related to research projects.
• Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical, or field staff involved in research.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Wildlife Sciences, Rangeland Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, etc.).
• Four years of related professional experience.

• Knowledge of statistical programs (R, JMP, SAS, etc.).
• Experience with GIS applications and basic geospatial analysis skills (ArcGIS, QGIS, R).
• Knowledge of bioacoustics data analysis software (Kaleidoscope, R, etc.).
• Ability to conduct field surveys in adverse weather conditions for extended times.

• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory, technical, and field equipment.
• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to curate and manage data, perform statistical analyses, present data, and perform other computer related tasks.
• Experience with plant and animal surveys in desert and grassland ecosystems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to exercise good judgement.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Ability to multitask and manage a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds in the future.

When you choose to work for Texas A&M Agri Life, 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 Agri Life offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• 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 Agri Life

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.