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Research Assistant Professor in Wildlife Ecology
Job Title
Research Assistant Professor in Wildlife Ecology
Agency
Texas A&M University – Kingsville
Department
Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Kingsville, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
Non-tenure-track faculty position at the research assistant professor level, with the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. This is a 12-month research-focused position that will address how environmental factors influence cervids. The results will contribute to our understanding of natural and anthropogenic selection, the design of harvest plans, and ultimately the sustainable management of natural resources. Main duties will be to conduct quantitative analyses as part of a long-term study on populations of wild white-tailed deer and elk. The chosen candidate will have the intellectual freedom to explore additional research topics of interest. Additional opportunities may include the ability to serve as Principal Investigator (PI) on grants, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute to our ongoing fieldwork in South Texas.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct data analyses for long-term data sets on elk and deer
• Organize and maintain datasets and ensure appropriate backup and data security
• Communicate results to the scientific community in the form of journal articles and presentations at scientific meetings
• Communicate results to sponsor and the public in the form of progress reports and popular articles
• Participate in the intellectual community of the institute, which may include assistance with undergraduate research, guest lectures, pre-submission review of manuscripts, and collaboration with institute scientists.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in wildlife science, animal science, ecology, or related field from an accredited university. Applicants must have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and as productive members of a team.
Preference to applicants with:
• Quantitative skills, experience with large data sets
• Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with private landowners and state, federal, and private natural resource organizations
• Background or interest in large mammal ecology or analysis of quantitative traits
Starting date: Fall 2024.
Location: Prefer onsite, willing to consider remote work for an outstanding candidate. Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) is located in Kingsville, a city of about 25,000 in southern coastal Texas. Kingsville is surrounded by the historic King Ranch and is about 40 miles south of Corpus Christi, near Baffin Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. TAMUK serves about 9,000 students. The Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute is a privately endowed research unit embedded within the university (https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/). The Institute has 24 Ph.D.-level scientists who work in a highly collaborative environment.
Application: Qualified applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vita including education, experience and qualifications, unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended, and the names and contact information for 3 professional references.
Contact: Address inquiries and questions regarding the position to:
Dr. Michael Cherry
Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202
Email: Michael.cherry@tamuk.edu
Application available at: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUK_External. Applicants may submit unofficial transcripts during the initial application. Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, the Office of the Provost must receive official transcripts directly from each degree-granting institution.
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.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUK_External/job/Kingsville-TX/Research-Assistant-Professor-in-Wildlife-Ecology_R-075706-1
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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