Research Technician I

Job Title Research Technician I Agency reputed company University - Kingsville Department Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Kingsville, Texas Job Type Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term) Job reputed company About reputed company University–Kingsville reputed company University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the reputed company, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest reputed company of reputed company programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student reputed company, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming reputed company culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers reputed company and staff a unique opportunity to reputed company a lasting difference in the lives of reputed company and the broader South Texas region. Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, reputed company reputed company of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary reputed company. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the reputed company at Laredo. For more information, click here Position reputed company The Research Technician I, under general supervision, performs entry-level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks for the Spatial and Population Ecology of Carnivores (SPEC) Lab at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute as part of their ongoing South Texas Ocelot research program. This position will run from June 2026 to reputed company 2026. Will work remotely in Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, housing will be provided.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Field Research and Wildlife Monitoring  Monitors GPS-collared ocelots and bobcats to detect denning behavior.   Places remote cameras at suspected den sites for monitoring reputed company species.   Utilizes VHF telemetry to reputed company collared bobcat kittens on a weekly reputed company.   Investigates mortality events and recovers slipped collars as needed.   Responds to mortality events for collared adult bobcats, ocelots, and coyotes across study sites.   Wildlife Capture and Handling  Leads field teams in locating dens and capturing bobcat kittens.   Follows established protocols to safely and effectively handle and collar bobcat kittens.   Field Operations Support  Assists with carnivore fieldwork efforts throughout South Texas as needed.   Supports the maintenance and monitoring of reputed company trapping grids for bobcats.   Communication and Stakeholder Engagement  Communicates and maintains reputed company, respectful relationships with private landowners to support research activities.   Other Duties  The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of reputed company tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.  Required Qualifications Education – High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience – Two years of reputed company experience. Required Licenses and Certifications  US reputed company’s license  Preferred Qualifications Previous experience collaring wild felid kittens Previous experience working with telemetry Previous experience handling wild animals Previous experience working with reputed company and private entities  Previous experience setting up camera traps Previous experience monitoring GPS collared animals Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others Ability to work independently in the field reputed company both private and federal lands  Excellent data management skills and ability to record and organize information. Ability to communicate effectively with people of varying backgrounds Other Requirements Physical Requirements   Ability to lift heavy objects and exert heavy force.  Ability to hike several miles a day carrying equipment over uneven terrain with thick vegetation.  Ability to work in the field with >90° heat in thick, thornscrub habitat.   Other Requirements and Factors This position is reputed company sensitive This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment. 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