Field Station Associate, Texas Field Station Network, Biodiversity Center

Field Station Associate, Texas Field Station Network, Biodiversity Center Job Details

General Notes:
Few universities offer the range and depth that the University of Texas at Austin does for biodiversity research, education, and public engagement. Leading scientists here discover across the wide spectrum of life, from miniscule organisms to complex ecosystems, and researchers have the opportunity to be part of groundbreaking discoveries that transform our world and top‑tier educational programs that develop scientific leaders.

Our affiliated graduate programs are among the nation’s top programs.

Our commitment to applying scientific research for the betterment of society means engagement with the public, working with communities to promote understanding of natural resources, caring for land and local water supplies, and preserving Texas biodiversity.
This is a one‑year position with the opportunity for renewal based on funding and performance. The position includes a full‑time benefits package. The job is FLSA exempt (not eligible for overtime). Security sensitive; a criminal background check will be conducted on the selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing the background requirement.

The Texas Field Station Network seeks a forward‑looking Field Station Associate for the Brackenridge Field Laboratory, Stengl Lost Pines Biological Station, and Hill Country Field Station. This role will assist station managers in developing and planning facility operations, land stewardship, and long‑term natural history studies.

• Assist station managers in developing policies and standard operating procedures to improve user experiences.
• Assisting the maintenance and improvement of field station habitats and trail systems, including brush clearing, mowing, transect maintenance, clearing roads and fire breaks, and invasive species mitigation.
• Help update and implement habitat management plans for stewardship and research.
• Assist with the maintenance and improvement of building infrastructure at the field stations.
• Work with station managers, graduate and undergraduate research assistants, and interns to establish and support long‑term research studies and basic natural history surveys at the field stations, including baseline plant, arthropod, soil microbial diversity, phenological surveys, networked ecosystem studies, and other studies initiated by field station research staff.
• This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned the job.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
• One or more years of suitable experience in the field of specialization.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in this description.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Experience with research and teaching facilities.
• Experience with institutional administration.
• Excellent communication skills with faculty, administration, students, and the public.
• Stewardship of land to support diverse ecosystems for research and teaching.
• Driving required:
  Class “C” operator’s driver’s license. Applicants must provide a current three‑year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a resident. Employees required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing.

$35,568 + depending on qualifications.

• Ability to work in adverse field conditions (heat, humidity, bugs).
• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard and prolonged screen time.
• Manual dexterity and operation of heavy equipment (e.g., tractor, riding mower).
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Flexible 40 hours per week; most time should be during normal business hours, though hours and days can be negotiated and may change with projects.

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter of interest
• Three…