Grant Specialist

Posting Information

Posting Information

Posting Number 2026715 Posting/Functional Title Grant Specialist University Pay Plan Title Grant Specialist Location San Marcos Department Edwards Aquifer Research Recruitment Type University-Wide Recruiting Job Type Full-Time Funding Source Grant Monthly Salary $3,500.00 Job Category Exempt Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• BS in Biology or related natural resources or science discipline
• Proven experience sampling and working on hyporheic zone research
• Proven experience using microscopes to sort bulk samples and identify aquatic invertebrates, including fauna found in Texas hyporheic zones

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Biology or related natural resources or science discipline
• Experience using reference books, taxonomic literature, and dichotomous keys to ID invertebrates.
• Experience using MS Excel, Word
• Familiarization with Adobe Suite
• Experience with basic GIS
• Experience with R Studio
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Familiar with basic statistical analyses
• Able to work well as a member of a large research team
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision after training for the job

Job Description

Collect, sort, ID, and curate hyporheic invertebrates, and take a leading role in the entry, curation, analysis, and interpretation of resulting data. Perform QA/QC on samples sorted by others and the resulting data, update and write SOPs, and work closely with internal and external collaborators.

Job Duties

• Collect, sort, ID, and curate invertebrates, and assist in the analysis and interpretation of resulting data, including working with internal and external collaborators.
• Drafting reports in collaboration with grant directors and others, and presenting information to funders, scientific audiences, and the public.
• Field work - working in the field as-needed
• Leadership - supervising undergraduate students

Additional Information to Applicants

Some longer hours during field work and some weekends during field work.

Job Open Date 07/29/2026 Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) 08/15/2026 Open Until Filled No Normal Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM Posting Notices Legal and Required Notices

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Applicant Document

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation #1
• DD 214/DD1300
• Veteran's Preference
• Licensure
• Certifications

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current Texas State University employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you currently hold or have the ability to obtain a drivers license within 90 days of employment?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a BS in Biology or related natural resource or science discipline?

• Yes

• No

• • Can you provide evidence of experience sampling and working on hyporheic zone research?

• Yes

• No

• • Can you provide evidence of experience using microscopes to sort bulk samples and identify aquatic invertebrates, including groundwater fauna found in Texas hyporheic zones?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience using reference books, taxonomic literature, and dichotomous keys to ID invertebrates?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience using MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you familiar with Adobe Suite?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you hold a Master of Science (MS) degree in Biology or a related natural resources or science discipline?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience with basic GIS?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience with R Studio?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Yes

• No

• • On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being exceptional, how would you rank your time management skills?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

• • Are you familiar with basic statistical analyses?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you able to work well as a member of a large research team?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the ability to manage projects and tasks independently, track progress, and follow through to completion with minimal supervision.

• Yes

• No