Deadline: Sun, 09/25/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: University of Texas Marine Science Institute Job Field: Other Job Type: Full Time Location: Texas Location Detail: UT Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas Job Description: A full time Wetland Research Scientist Assistant is needed to assist with field and analytical tasks in support of the Wetland Landscape Ecology lab at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, TX. The Wetland Landscape Ecology Lab conducts research on broad-scale wetland ecosystem resiliency and conservation through data science, remote sensing, field ecology, and ecological experiments. We typically focus on wetland-dominated landscapes and largely use open-source tools to conduct our science. Active research focuses on understanding spatiotemporal pattern and process in wetland plant productivity, phenology, carbon cycling, and environmental gradients. The selected candidate for this position will focus on remote sensing of restored wetland ecosystem functions and services in coastal Texas, as well as helping with collecting and processing wetland plant belowground biomass data for broad-scale landscape modeling. The candidate will assist with other projects as they become available. Opportunities for data analysis and publication are also possible for the interested applicant. Qualifications: - Must have prior field research experience - BS degree in science or applicable field OR 2 years’ of relevant coursework Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications - MS degree in marine science or a related field - Boat captains license - Drone pilots license - Previous experience with wetlands, remote sensing, and data management/analysis - Experience programming in R or Google Earth Engine Driving Required This job requires a class “C” operator’s driver’s license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing). Miscellaneous: Working Conditions Frequent travel will be required for field work as assigned. Travel to sites in and around Galveston, Texas and Sapelo Island, Georgia are already planned for related projects. Work Shift Irregular work hours and days with evening and weekend work will be required including long hours in the field, long car and boat rides Salary: $31,200 How to Apply: Upload required materials to: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/ MARINE-SCIENCE-INSTITUTE/Wetland-Research-Scientist-Assistant_R_00021508
