Full-Time Positions
Animal Attendant R_00042398: To assist in caring for sea turtles, marine birds, and birds of prey at the Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (MSI). 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.
CCOS Facility Manager R_00041188: this position is daily operations of the Center for Coastal Ocean Science exposure and seawater facilities and other facilities as appropriate, overseeing technical operations for research and testing activities on behalf of internal and external clients. This position is responsible for developing and implementing all internal processes to maintain the ability to conduct scientific experiments as well as other conformance and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and day-to-day operation of laboratory equipment in these facilities and is located in Port Aransas, Texas.
Education Coordinator R_00041811: The purpose of this position is that the Education Coordinator (EC) support the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (Reserve) and the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) by developing, coordinating, and delivering environmental education programs and curriculum for K–12 students, the public, and community audiences. This position plays a key role in creating innovative, standards-aligned programming, and implementing high-quality, hands-on learning experiences both onsite and in the field. The EC supervises the education specialists, aquarists, interns and volunteers associated with the education program.
Education Specialist R_00041501: The Education Specialist supports the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (Reserve) and the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) by developing and delivering environmental education programs for K–12 students, college groups, the public, and community audiences. This position plays a key role in creating innovative, standards-aligned programming, and implementing high-quality, hands-on learning experiences both onsite and in the field.
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.
Research Operations Manager R_00042058: We seek a highly organized and motivated Research Operations Manager to oversee, manage, and coordinate a multidisciplinary collaborative research project executed out of the Texas Gulf Coast Research Center at UTMSI. The successful candidate will serve as a central point of contact between researchers, collaborators, and stakeholders, ensuring project implementation, coordination of field logistical support, and timely completion of deliverables aligned with scientific goals.
Small Boat Operator R_00042845: We seek a qualified and experienced Small Boat Operator to support marine research operations at the University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of small vessels supporting scientific fieldwork, including transportation of personnel and equipment, deployment and recovery of research instruments, and adherence to all safety and environmental regulations.
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