Research Assistant

Job Title

Research Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Institute Of Renewable Natural Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Assist in report writing, literature searches, creation of presentations and other communication or project deliverables as needed for accomplishing a suite of applied research and management projects.
• Conduct surveys, data collection, document development, data entry, basic statistical analysis, project deliverable organization, and map creation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong natural resources component such as Biology, Wildlife, Natural Resources, or other closely related program.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to conduct field work in a variety of settings and weather.
• Basic skills in Microsoft suite products especially PowerPoint and Word.
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and/or state policy and legislative procedures.
• Basic competency in ArcGIS and statistical software.
• Knowledge or experience working on Department of Defense, Military Service, or other military
  
  

related fields.

• Knowledge of federal laws and their application such as but no limited to the Sikes Act, Endangered Species Act, etc.
  
  

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION

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.