Senior Research Associate

Texas A&M Agrilife Research • College Station, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and completing 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level