Job Information
Texas A&M University Research Technician I in United States
Job Title
Research Technician I
Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Department
Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Kingsville, Texas
Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description
Job Summary
The Research Technician I ( Herbst Internship ) position is a 3 - month study on non-game wildlife species in Texas. The intern will study the island biogeography of Texas tortoises and the pathogens they carry on coastal clay L omas in southern Texas. Intern will create a research poster and present it at the next Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society meeting. The successful applicant must be an undergraduate from a university within Texas. This position is based in Kingsville, Texas and will run from approximately mid - May to mid - August.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collects field data on Texas tortoise populations and pathogens on C oastal L omas of south Texas.
Records data in datasets. Analyzes data with the help of PIs, and creates graphs and tables to communicate results.
Operates field and lab technical equipment, e.g., GPS units to mark tortoise locations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education – High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience – Two years of related experience.
Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Licensing / Professional Certification – None.
Physical Requirements – Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable in div iduals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervision of Others
This position generally does not supervise employees.
Other Requirements
Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends but not to exceed 40 hours /week.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) ! We are a public research university located in Kingsville, Texas. TAMUK is the southernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System. It is located 40 miles southwest of Corpus Christi and is within a 4-hour or less drive to multiple metro areas, including: San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Brownsville- McAllen- Harlingen.
The mission of Texas A&M University- Kingsville is to enrich lives through education, discovery, and service in South Texas and beyond. The university's enrollment of approximately 7,000 students reflects the ethnic diversity of South Texas, with approximately 65% of the students of Hispanic origin. The university consists of five academic colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Education & Human Performance. The University has the Carnegie classification of: Doctoral University: High Research Activity .
According to Forbes Media, ratings from Javelina alumni rank Texas A&M University- Kingsville among the top 25 Universities in the nation. The rankings are based on alumni feedback about their experience at the institution.
Kingsville, a friendly and safe community , is home to nearly 30,000 people and represents a vital part of the Texas ranching industry with more than 60,000 cattle and 300 quarter horses. In addition to being home to the first institution of higher learning in South Texas, Kingsville is also home to Naval Air Station Kingsville and several Fortune 500 industrial companies.
From its quaint, historical buildings downtown to the longhorn and Santa Gertrudis cattle that graze in the legendary King Ranch, Kingsville still retains much of its unique historical charm while continuing to steadily grow into its future .
Visi t www.tamuk.edu or www.kingsvilletexas.com for more information.
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