Research Associate – Wild Pig Management

About the role

The Texas A&M Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management seeks a Research Associate to support projects focused on exclusion fencing and mitigation of wild pig damage across Texas. The role involves extensive field work, data collection, and collaboration with landowners, ranchers, and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Identify study sites, collect baseline data, and install/maintain corn feeders and exclusion fences.
• Monitor animal activity using remotely triggered cameras, review visual data, and enter findings into reports.
• Design and implement wild‑pig exclusion methods, operating farm equipment, ATVs/UTVs, and related tools.
• Communicate regularly with landowners and project partners, coordinating field activities across multiple Texas locations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least two years of related professional experience.
• Ability to work independently in remote, sometimes adverse conditions (heat, insects, livestock environments).
• Strong analytical, data‑entry, and report‑writing skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication, detail‑oriented, and capable of multitasking.