Research Assistant (Wildlife Research)

Location: College Station, Texas, with frequent travel to field sites in west Texas for outdoor wildlife monitoring.

Salary: $15.85 per hour.

Company

hirify.global is part of the Texas A&M University System and conducts agriculture and life sciences research across Texas.

What you will do

• Deploy, maintain, retrieve, and troubleshoot autonomous acoustic and ultrasonic recording units and trail cameras at west Texas field sites.
• Organize and process acoustic recordings and wildlife photographs using automated classification tools such as BirdNET, SonoBat, and MegaDetector.
• Manually verify species identifications from classifier results, with a focus on birds, bats, and mammals.
• Enter data, perform quality control checks, and upload files to the project database.
• Maintain detailed field notes, ensure field gear is operational, and communicate regularly with supervisors and collaborators.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology or a closely related natural resource field.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a small team with strong attention to detail and effective communication.
• Ability to work early mornings, hike for extended periods while carrying a field pack, and work in intense heat, sun, thick brush, steep terrain, and other adverse environmental conditions.
• Ability to obtain a valid driver's license.
• Proficient typing and transcription skills, including the ability to complete repetitive tasks.

Nice to have

• Experience identifying west Texas birds, mammals, or bats, including identification by sound or sonogram.
• Experience deploying autonomous recording units or trail cameras for wildlife research.
• Experience driving 4WD vehicles and collecting spatial data with GPS.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, or automated wildlife classification software.

Culture & Benefits

• Grant-funded position; continued availability depends on grant funding.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, with employer contributions to health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 paid holidays, monthly paid sick leave, and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee wellness initiative.

Hiring process

• Submit a completed application or resume, along with a CV/resume, cover letter, list of references, and relevant certifications or additional documentation.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.