Research Specialist I

**Job Title** Research Specialist I **Agency** Texas A&M Agrilife Research **Department** Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management **Proposed Minimum Salary** $5,000.00 monthly **Job Location** Austin, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** **About Texas A&M AgriLife**   Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:  * [Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service](https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/)  * [Texas A&M AgriLife Research](https://agriliferesearch.tamu.edu/)  * [College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University](https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/)  * [Texas A&M Forest Service](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/)  * [Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory](https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/)  As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.  Click [here](https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how **_you_** can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!  **Position Information**   **Responsibilities:** * 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** **Position Funding:** This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding. **Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?**  When you choose to **_work_** for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.  In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:   * [Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) 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  **Applicant Instructions**  Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.  **Required Documents** Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, References & other documents.  Any questions, please contact Dr. John Tomecek @ [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). 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.