Healthy Coastal Ecosystems Fellow (Research Specialist I)

Job Details

Texas Sea Grant is seeking a Healthy Coastal Ecosystems Fellow (Research Specialist I) to support programmatic development within the Healthy Coastal Ecosystems focus area. This new position will play a vital role in expanding our efforts to maintain and restore the health of Texas’s coastal ecosystems—critical for biodiversity, water quality, and regional economic vitality. The Fellow will contribute to identifying emerging environmental issues, supporting research initiatives, and translating scientific findings into practical tools and services that benefit coastal communities.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis and Training- Conduct a literature review of all HCE programs across the National Sea Grant Network to identify development areas and themes. Conduct a needs assessment to identify key interests of Texas Sea Grant’s primary audiences within the HCE focus area.
• Research Publication- Draft a HCE strategic plan using results from the literature review and needs assessment. Support development of HCE extension publications relevant to existing HCE work.
• Office Operations, Outreach and Training- Support current HCE programmatic extension activities (e.g., MRRP, iSeaTurtle, water quality projects ). Identify grant opportunities for HCE programming and assist with proposal development.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in areas relevant to coastal and marine science, natural resource management, environmental science, environmental policy, coastal management, or combination thereof.
• Experience managing or developing projects or programs, or with strategic planning.
• Experience with literature reviews and needs assessments.
• Experience with grant writing and proposal development.
• Experience with survey design and qualitative analysis software.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Research or practical experience with relevant coastal ecosystem themes such as but not limited to marine debris, pollution, habitat restoration, water quality, watershed education, freshwater inflows, bays and estuaries, nature-based solutions, natural resource management, environmental policy, coastal management, or combination thereof.

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