Job Title

Temporary Research Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Sea Grant Administration And Program

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service .

Who We Are

The Division of Research supports one of the largest research universities in the United States and is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation. Texas A&M’s research creates new knowledge that provides basic, fundamental, and applied contributions resulting, in many cases, in economic benefits to the state, nation and world. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/.

What We Want This position is a temporary Research Specialist I position in Sustainable Fisheries for a currently funded cooperative agreement with NOAA to study bycatch in the Gulf shrimp fishery. The candidate is expected to work semi-independently and will collaborate with other team members on this funded project. The Research Specialist I will perform research work on project research activities, collecting real measurements by sampling bycatch onboard shrimp vessels to evaluate the efficiency of new bycatch reduction devices (BRDs) at reducing finfish catch in shrimp trawls, and write reports. Primary research objectives associated with the project will be to reduce finfish bycatch in commercial shrimp trawl operations. This is a salaried 4-month position.

What You Need To Know

Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended .

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's and 4 years' related experience in marine science or similar field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At-sea observer experience preferred. Knowledge of the Gulf of Mexico Commercial Shrimp Fishery preferred.

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.

  Responsibilities

• Data Collection- Collects samples and measurement data from experiments on shrimp trawl research trips following the sample protocol established for the project and utilizing project sample collection forms designed to document target species (shrimp) and bycatch species (primarily finfish) typically encountered during shrimp trawl operations. Implements and maintains data collection system and database and summarization of field trial activities. Extracts, collects and compiles data and metadata as requested for project needs.

• Research Coordination-Coordinate research trips with participating commercial vessels. Arrange for gear, travel, equipment for testing trips.

• Reporting- Completing research trip reports including vessel and gear data, sea state, GPS and time of each sample tow, and all sample data (species, weight, length as defined by the project sampling guide.

  Why Texas A&M University?

  Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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.