Job TitleTechnical Assistant I Agency Texas A&M University Department Geology Proposed Minimum Salary$12.00 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeTemporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term) Job Description Glimpse of the Job The Technical Assistant I will assist Dr. Roger Creel with synthesizing literature on past glacial motion, compiling quantitative constraints, running numerical models of glacial dynamics, and writing Python code to evaluate model simulations against empirical data. Opportunities to Contribute: Read published academic literature on mountain glacier growth and retreat over the last 20,000 years. Extract quantitative glacier motion information from this literature and compile these constraints in standardized form. Run numerical models of mountain glacier evolution. Write code to compare glacier motion constraints to numerical model simulations. Performs data entry and associated computer activities. Qualifications: High School diploma A well-qualified candidate may also possess: Certification in tutoring through Khan Academy. Experience building models of thermohaline circulation. AP Physics exam score of 5. Ability to work with oceanographic data from NASA’s ECCO database. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to interact professionally with clients and staff. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs. Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups. Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies. Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning. Ability to facilitate and adapt course and the course content. Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Salary: $12.00 an hour Schedule: This is a part-time position. Special Note: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance. What You Need to Do: Select the Apply button to begin your application. Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. Why Texas A&M University? Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. The Department of Geology & Geophysics is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of the Earth, its fluids, and their history and future, preparing the next generation of earth scientists, and using our expertise to serve the broader scientific, government, and industry communities. Our most fundamental mission is to educate students at all levels. To that end we offer a B.A. and B.S. degree program in geology, a B.S. degree program in geophysics, M.S. and Ph.D. programs in geology, and M.S. and Ph.D. programs in geophysics. As one of the top geology and geophysics departments in the United States, we encourage you to browse our website and learn more about our department at: geoweb.tamu.edu We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. 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. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

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