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.
PURPOSE
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.
DESCRIPTION
Functional Area 1: Research
Percent Effort: 60%
- 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
Functional Area 2: Project Development and Management
Percent Effort: 25%
- 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
Functional Area 3: Scientific Dissemination
Percent Effort: 15%
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in an applicable field.
- Eight (8) years of related experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 ecosystem science
- Expertise building Bayesian networks for ecological
application
- Expertise working with NetCDF file format
NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential
proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued
by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.
BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)
From our generous benefits package
and professional development opportunities, to our retirement
programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island
University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.
INSURANCE:
- Medical
- $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university
contribution ($920 value).
- Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
- Employee and Spouse
- Employee and Children
- Employee and Family coverage
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability,
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
DUAL CAREER PARTNER
PROGRAM
ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS
OPPORTUNITIES
Work Life
Solutions:
- Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and
Legal Resources
Tuition
Benefits:
- Public Loan Forgiveness
- Book scholarships
- 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year
(other rules may apply).
Retirement:
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement
Plan (ORP)
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time
Off:
- 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
- 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
- 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
- 12-15 paid holidays each year.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a
criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon
the institution's verification of credentials and/or other
information required by the institution's procedures, including the
completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Senior-Research-Scientist_R-097103-1
je-4ad9d94e7f2f477fb8c1dc4c903c7f00
