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Texas A&M University · 1 day ago

Research Specialist I

Galveston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Texas A&M University is committed to promoting a culture that respects all perspectives and talents. They are seeking a Research Specialist I to support programmatic development within the Healthy Coastal Ecosystems focus area, contributing to the maintenance and restoration of Texas’s coastal ecosystems through research initiatives and the translation of scientific findings into practical tools for coastal communities.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

Support current HCE programmatic extension activities (e.g., MRRP, iSeaTurtle, water quality projects )

Identify grant opportunities for HCE programming and assist with proposal development

Qualification

Natural resource managementCoastal ecosystems knowledgeProject managementSurvey designGrant writingQualitative analysis softwareMulti-taskingWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeamwork

Required

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

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

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

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M 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

Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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