Research Specialist Galveston, TX

Overview

Research Specialist I job at Texas A&M University. Galveston, TX.

Job Title Research Specialist I

Agency Texas A&M University

Department Sea Grant Administration And Program

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Galveston, Texas

Job Type Staff

Texas Sea Grant is seeking a Healthy Coastal Ecosystems Fellow (Research Specialist I) to support programmatic development within the Healthy Coastal Ecosystems focus area. This new position will play a vital role in expanding our efforts to maintain and restore the health of Texas's coastal ecosystems—critical for biodiversity, water quality, and regional economic vitality. The Fellow will contribute to identifying emerging environmental issues, supporting research initiatives, and translating scientific findings into practical tools and services that benefit coastal communities.

Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience. A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to occasionally work outside of normal working hours and weekends, may require some domestic travel.
• Knowledge of state and federal natural resource management practices or policies and Texas marine and coastal ecosystems.
• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to conduct structured assessments (e.g. surveys, interviews) with audiences both in person and online.
• Proficient in both written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in areas relevant to coastal and marine science, natural resource management, environmental science, environmental policy, coastal management, or combination thereof.
• Experience managing or developing projects or programs, or with strategic planning.
• Experience with literature reviews and needs assessments.
• Experience with grant writing and proposal development.
• Experience with survey design and qualitative analysis software.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Research or practical experience with relevant coastal ecosystem themes such as but not limited to marine debris, pollution, habitat restoration, water quality, watershed education, freshwater inflows, bays and estuaries, nature-based solutions, natural resource management, environmental policy, coastal management, or combination thereof.

• Data Analysis and Training- Conduct a literature review of all HCE programs across the National Sea Grant Network to identify development areas and themes. Conduct a needs assessment to identify key interests of Texas Sea Grant's primary audiences within the HCE focus area.
• Research Publication- Draft a HCE strategic plan using results from the literature review and needs assessment. Support development of HCE extension publications relevant to existing HCE work.
• Office Operations, Outreach and Training- Support current HCE programmatic extension activities (e.g., MRRP, iSeaTurtle, water quality projects). Identify grant opportunities for HCE programming and assist with proposal development.

• This position is security sensitive.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.
• This position may require up to 20% or more travel.
• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
• This position allows alternate work location per TAMU guidelines.
• 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…