Senior Research Scientist

Job Title Senior Research Scientist 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.

The Senior Research Scientist, under general supervision, leads predictive ecological modeling and associated data analysis to inform ecosystem management and decision-making, engages stakeholders during model development, and mentors students in quantitative ecology.

• Develops predictive ecological models for natural resources decision-making
• Develops and works with spatial and other environmental datasets to support ecological modeling and analysis
• Sources biological, environmental, and related data for use in modeling and analysis
• Analyzes various biological, environmental, and related data using appropriate statistical and modeling techniques

• Develops new research aligned with program priorities in ecosystem science and modeling
• Writes competitive grant proposals to secure external funding
• Coordinates project planning, timelines, and deliverables for funded research activities
• Provides supervision and mentoring for research and technical staff

• Works with stakeholders and partners during model development to understand information needs and incorporate feedback into modeling approaches
• Maintains a strong record of publishing ecological modeling research in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Delivers presentations to scientific audiences as well as to external partners, stakeholders, and other end users of applied ecosystem science
• Mentors undergraduate and graduate students on data analysis and ecological modeling, including supervision of research projects and co-authorship of student-led publications

Ph.D. in an applicable field. Eight (8) years of related experience.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and apply predictive ecological models using a range of methodologies
• Record of producing open and reproducible science, including sharing data products and scripts in Git repositories
• High-quality publication record in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with an independent research scientist
• Established track record of successful grant funding as lead PI or co‑PI on externally sponsored research projects
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and supervising undergraduate and graduate students in research, including serving on thesis committees and co-authoring student-led publications
• Experience delivering presentations to scientific audiences as well as to external partners, stakeholders, and other end users of applied…