Research Scientist Associate I

$0k Salary Not Available Position range in Nueces County $69k - $165k Per Year Research Scientist Associate I UNIVERSITY

OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

Occupation:

Engineers, All Other

Location:

PORT ARANSAS, TX - 78373

Positions available: 1 Job #: 16995041

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

03/25/2026

Updated:

03/28/2026

Expires:

03/27/2027

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• Assist with logistics associated with field sampling and sample collection following SOPs in South Texas estuarine systems and the Beaufort Sea (Utqiagvik, Deadhorse, Kaktovik)
• Operate small boats, snow machines, and ice drills for sample collection.
• Assist with biota sorting and identification in the lab (using compound and dissecting scopes).
• Conduct routine laboratory analyses for constituents including dissolved inorganic nutrients (ammonium, nitrate, phosphate), stable C and N isotopic composition, dissolved and particulate organic matter, sediment grain size and chlorophyll.
• Calculation of stoichiometric ratios
• Maintain records of supply and travel purchases.
• Produce written quarterly and annual reports as required by sponsors.
• Maintain field logs for instruments and sensors and accurate records and backups of data.
• Mentor teachers and students selected for research experiences.
• Participate in public education and outreach activities.