Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Austin, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Major/Essential Duties of Job:

Assist in the design, conduct, analysis, and communication of research and outreach regarding management of feral hogs.

Coordinate among researchers and projects.

Engage with agency, industry, academic partners.

Assist with mentoring of graduate students.

Other duties as required.

Required Education: 

PhD in Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management, or related field

Preferred Education: 

PhD in Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management, or related field

Required Experience: 

Experience with research on feral hogs, their management and ecology. Experience conducting, analyzing, and communicating results of research. 

Preferred Experience: 

Experience with spatial analysis of animal damage and movement. Familiarity with individuals and organizations in feral hog management 

Required licenses, certifications, or registrations: 

Hunter Education, NRA firearm safety training.

Preferred licenses, certifications or registrations:

valid driver license

Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills: 

Excellent communication skills; knowledge of program R, ArcGIS, spatial analysis, common statistical approaches to wildlife data, ability to operate under adverse field conditions. Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred special knowledge, abilities, and skills: 

Experience with firearms and euthanasia of feral hogs. Ability to lead field projects under adverse conditions.

Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Transcript, References & other documents.  Any questions, please contact John Tomecek @ john.tomecek@ag.tamu.edu

Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.

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.