Research Technician

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Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic 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 success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. 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 west at Laredo.

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The Research Technician I (Temporary/Casual), under general supervision, performs technical support involving performance of routine tasks for the South Texas Lion Project, part of the Spatial and Population Ecology of Carnivores (SPEC) Lab and Patton Center for Deer Research at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute. Housing on ranches in Maverick, Dimmit and Webb Counties will be provided as part of this opportunity.

Anticipated term for project is from December 1, 2026-April 30, 2027.

Core Duties

• Primarily assist our capture team with trapping and collaring efforts under the supervision of the program manager and graduate students

• Maintain camera traps for the purpose of scouting new ranches and determining lion presence

• Scout and interpret mountain lion sign (e.g. tracks, scrapes, and scats) in support of trapping efforts

• Track collared mountain lions using telemetry and investigate GPS clusters

• Collect and organize mountain lion scat and other biological samples

Other Duties

• The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• There may be opportunities to assist with other lab-related fieldwork in South Texas

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

Two Year of related experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

US driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Working towards or completed a B.S. degree in Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Ecology, or related fields.

• Knowledge and ability to navigate by foot off trail in remote settings.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to work independently in the field within both private, state, and federal lands.

• Ability to communicate clearly with superiors.

• Ability to record and organize information.

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, thorny brush habitat

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive

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