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Research Specialist -III
Job in
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78719, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Data Scientist, Research Scientist -
Science
Data Scientist, Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title
Research Specialist I-III
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Harte Research Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
PURPOSE
The Research Specialist I, II or III is responsible for reviewing, organizing, and documenting datasets submitted to GRIIDC for long term archival.
DESCRIPTION
Functional Area
1:
Research Operations
Percent Effort: 70%
* Review datasets and metadata from a variety of disciplines submitted to the GRIIDC data management system to ensure completeness, file integrity, and determine additional information to complete and describe datasets.
* Ensure submitted data and metadata follow data management best practices and FAIR data principles for Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable data.
* Document datasets using standard ISO 19115-2 metadata.
* Transform data file formats from proprietary or binary file types to nonproprietary, archive-ready file formats. Organize data into required directory structures.
* Contact data providers to request additional information to complete datasets.
* Review publications generated by data providers to ensure datasets associated with publications meet standards for public availability.
Functional Area
2:
Support
Percent Effort: 20%
* Work with GRIIDC team members to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of products and services including supporting the GRIIDC Director and Program Manager with the execution of GRIIDC tasks.
* Participate in GRIIDC biweekly team meetings, data package review meetings, and other meetings, as needed.
* Provide insight and direction on data and metadata standards and data best practices to the Program Manager and Director during meetings and through technical reports.
* Provide input on the development of the GRIIDC data management system software, through participation in software development meetings and testing sessions, as needed.
Functional Area
3:
Other
Percent Effort: 10%
* Develop guidance documents for the submission of different types of data to GRIIDC, as needed.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Research Specialist I
* Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Environmental Science, or related field of study.
* Four (4) years of related experience.
* Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement.
* Master's degree in Oceanography, Environmental Science, or related field of study and two (2) years of related experience OR
* Doctoral degree in related field of study.
Research Specialist II
* Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Environmental Science, or related field of study.
* Six (6) years of related experience.
* Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement.
* Master's degree in Oceanography, Environmental Science, or related field of study and four (4) years of related experience OR
* Doctoral degree and two (2) years of related experience
Research Specialist III
* Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Environmental Science, or related field of study.
* Eight (8) years of related experience.
* Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement.
* Master's degree in…
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