Research Specialist I

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Job Description

• Implement field efforts to collect data from wildlife on sponsored projects.
• Collate, curate, and analyze data collected in field related to pathogens from feral swine in livestock, wildlife, environment, etc.
• Maintain field equipment and prepare reports.
• Trap, handle, and/or euthanize captured wild animals.
• Operate and maintain safety in all operations of agency vehicles and/or equipment, including firearms.
• Work beyond normal business and/or work on weekends as needed.

Occasional Duties: 

• Coordinate and Assist Internal and External Research Partners

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related field.
• 4 Years relevant experience.

Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills: 

• Operation of off-road vehicles and equipment.
• Use of firearms to euthanize wild animals.
• Safe conduct of animal trapping.
• Use of computers to enter data.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must lift heavy objects and exert heavy force.

Required licenses, certifications, or registrations: 

• Ability to obtain Class C Driver's License 

Preferred licenses, certifications, or registrations: 

• License to Carry Firearm

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Position Funding: This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.

Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, References & other documents.  Any questions, please contact Dr. John Tomecek @

tomecek@tamu.edu

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.