Full-Time Positions
Stewardship Coordinator R_00034505: This position will work with The Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (MAR) at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (MSI). The position will coordinate and complete the monitoring of vegetation, natural resources, and land management practices for the NERR, as well as be involved in projects focused on invasive species, habitat restoration, and marine debris. Updating, maintaining, and developing spatial databases and GIS applications for Reserve projects will also be their focus. This position will participate in regional stewardship meeting/groups and assist with visiting researchers, volunteers, and other collaborative efforts. Additional duties include supervising stewardship staff, grant management, and working with local, state, and federal partner.
Laboratory Research Assistant R_00037078: This position will work with the Dunton Lab to assist with field and experimental studies associated with coastal wetlands (seagrass and marsh systems). Laboratory duties include sample processing and inventory, data management, and instrument maintenance.
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.
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.
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