[ES_JOBS_NET] Extension Specialist in Sustainable and Healthy Coastal Ecosystems and Assistant Research Professor, Texas A&M University at Galveston

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

From:    Pamela Plotkin <plotkin at NEO.TAMU.EDU>
Subject: Position Advertisement: Extension Specialist in Sustainable and
Healthy Coastal Ecosystems and Assistant Research Professor, Texas A&M
University at Galveston

University Title: Senior Research Associate

Working Title: Extension Specialist in Sustainable and Healthy Coastal
Ecosystems and Assistant Research Professor

Location: Texas A&M University at Galveston



General Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities involve statewide
leadership and coordination for applied research and outreach, engagement
and education programs in sustainable and healthy coastal ecosystems.



Responsibilities include: conduct applied research in sustainable and
healthy coastal ecosystems; plan, develop, implement outreach, engagement
and education programs for the public, and develop grant & contract
proposals to support applied research and extension programs.  Extension
program delivery will include peer reviewed and extension publications,
workshops, conferences, computer and web based software, electronic and mass
media releases.



Administrative Relationships: The individual will be an employee of Texas
Sea Grant and Texas A&M University. He/she will report to the Head of the
Department of Marine Sciences at Texas A&M University at Galveston and to
the Texas Sea Grant Extension Program Leader.



Required Education and Experience: Master's degree in social science or
closely aligned field or a Bachelor's degree in social science or closely
aligned field with five years of relevant experience. Strong quantitative
skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Research
experience in sustainable and healthy coastal ecosystems.



Preferred Education and Experience: Doctoral degree in social science or
closely aligned field preferred. Interdisciplinary thinking and successful
track record working in areas that complement the research interests of
existing faculty members at Texas A&M University at Galveston, including
initiatives developed through the Institute for Sustainable Coastal
Communities and the Center for Texas Beaches and Shores. Ability to leverage
resources of TAMUG and neighboring institutions. Able to interact with
coastal communities, resource managers, policy and decision-makers and other
stakeholders.



For further job details and to apply:
https://jobpath.tamu.edu/postings/67115



For questions, please contact: Pamela Plotkin, Ph.D., Director, Texas Sea
Grant College Program, plotkin at tamu.edu
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