Full-Time Positions
Postdoctoral Fellow R_00035734: Postdoc research will be focused on understanding the mechanisms underlying bioturbation and/or on characterizing the impacts of infauna on deep sea sediment stability. Responsibilities may involve lab experiments and field work on sediments and burrowing animals.
Postdoctoral Fellow R_00038665:This Postdoctoral Fellow position will be part of the Coastal Carbon Cycle Laboratory of the Marine Science Institute at the University of Texas at Austin located in Port Aransas, Texas. The initial appointment is set for one year, renewal is subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Postdoctoral Fellow R_00038681: A postdoctoral researcher position is available to work with Dr. Ken Dunton at The University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, TX, starting August 2025 (negotiable). Research in the Dunton lab is broadly focused in estuarine ecology, with a strong emphasis on marine vegetation, from subtropical marshes and seagrasses to High Arctic kelp, with strong connections to interdisciplinary studies (see: https://marinescience.utexas.edu/directory/kenneth-dunton). The research program associated with this postdoctoral position is specifically focused on a coast-wide survey of seagrass distribution along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I R_00036522: The Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (MAR) at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) seeks to hire a Research Engineering / Scientist Associate I with the Research & Monitoring Program. The MAR is one of 30 reserves that make up the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, dedicated to research, monitoring, education and stewardship of estuaries and their coastal watersheds. The Research Engineering / Scientist Associate I will work closely with the research staff to maintain and implement the various aspects of our environmental long-term monitoring program.
Research Scientist Associate III R_00036766: The successful candidate will be involved in dynamic research activities in the research lab of Dr. Zhanfei Liu. The candidate will also have the freedom to develop their own research projects. The research in Liu Lab focuses on understanding sources, fates and transformation of natural and anthropogenic organic matter, such as dissolved and particulate organic matter, petroleum hydrocarbons, and micro- and nanoplastics.
Part-Time Positions
Animal Attendant R_00038550: The Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (MSI) is looking for a candidate to assist in caring for sea turtles, marine birds, and birds of prey. Responsibilities include feeding the animals, cleaning their enclosures and tanks, record keeping, and rescuing or receiving animals when necessary. Animal Attendants work directly with the ARK’s Coordinator and other ARK staff to provide daily care and rehabilitation for a variety of injured or orphaned species, following established protocols and treatment plans under the supervision of the ARK Coordinator or veterinarians. This position will work 16 hours per week.
Research Engineering/ Scientist Assistant R_00038403: We are seeking applications for a qualified, self-motivated individual interested in a part-time Research assistant role to study marine and estuary biogeochemistry under the direction of Dr. Xinping Hu of the Marine Science Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. The successful candidate will assist with daily management of the laboratory, including planning, coordinating, and conducting laboratory experiments and field sampling efforts mostly using small boats, and conducting chemical analyses of water and sediment samples. This position may also require helping with preparation of manuscripts for publications and project report writing. This position could potentially become full-time.
Veterinarian R_00036641: This position will serve at The Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) is a program ran under the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (MAR) at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (MSI). The ARK seeks a qualified and experienced individual to lead and oversee the animal care of the ARK. The Veterinarian will play a critical role in overseeing all aspects of animal medical and rehabilitation care and animal health management for the ARK. This position will work 3 days a week.
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