Current Openings

Position Description 

Are you passionate about integrating wildlife research, big data, and geospatial analyses? The CKWRI Spatial Analytics Laboratory and Technology hub (C-SALT) is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to work on an exciting project at the intersection of movement ecology, geospatial science, and computational biology.

The successful candidate will lead a research project focused on integrating large-scale animal movement datasets (e.g., GPS, VHF telemetry) with diverse geospatial data layers (e.g., satellite imagery, climate data…

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We are recruiting one Ph.D. student to conduct research which broadly aims to assess the space use and resource selection of White-winged Doves (Zenaida asiatica) in South Texas in the non-breeding season to expand on work currently being conducted in the Smith Lab at The Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Texas A&M-Kingsville. We will achieve these goals via a coordinated telemetry and banding program in South Texas that permits assessments of movements and resource selection at multiple-spatial scales. The successful…

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The Spatial and Population Ecology of Carnivores (SPEC) Lab at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M – Kingsville is pleased to announce a Ph.D. opportunity to assess mountain lion density and population dynamics in Val Verde County, Texas. This project is part of the Texas Lion Project, for which we are assessing lion movement ecology, demographics, genetics, and foraging ecology to gain a better understanding of mountain lion…

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Grazing management involves many interrelated and interdependent variables dealing with climate, soils, water and nutrient cycles, plant communities, livestock and wildlife populations, and economics. Although considerable research exits on the relationships between grazing and individual ecological or financial indicators, much remains to be learned about the interconnected trade-offs (spatially and temporally) among the various components through a systems approach to grazing management. Differentiating where prescriptive…

Project Description 

We are recruiting one Ph.D. student to conduct research which aims to evaluate the use of virtual fencing as a tool for targeted grazing management to improve quail habitat on working rangelands. The successful candidate will integrate ruminant nutrition, precision livestock management, rangeland ecology, and wildlife habitat management.

The project offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of animal science, precision livestock management, rangeland ecology, and wildlife conservation. This research will evaluate how…

POSITION Description

We are recruiting one Ph.D. student to contribute to ongoing research in South Texas on the effects of guineagrass, an invasive bunchgrass on Northern Bobwhite ecology. The successful candidate will be expected to leverage movement data collected via GPS-telemetry across areas of varying guineagrass density in South Texas to explore the effects of guineagrass on the spatial ecology (e.g., movements, space use, habitat selection) of Northern Bobwhite. In addition, they will be responsible for developing additional questions within the scope of…

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The Tewes Small Wild Cat Program of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville invites applications from highly motivated individuals to pursue a M.S. degree in our Cat Lab. Students will study ocelots and bobcats to investigate: (1) biotic and abiotic factors that influence movements, and (2) comparative variations in behavioral patterns for sympatric ocelot and bobcats, particularly locations near and distant from roads. Successful applicants will participate in all aspects of field…

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The Spatial and Population Ecology of Carnivores (SPEC) Lab at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M – Kingsville is pleased to announce an M.S. opportunity to assess noninvasive monitoring strategies for mountain lions in Val Verde County, Texas. This project is part of the Texas Lion Project, for which we are assessing lion movement ecology, demographics, genetics, and foraging ecology to gain a better understanding of mountain lion population status in the State of Texas. This position will be primarily focused on…

POSITION Description

The Assistant Director of Texas Native Seeds (TNS), under general direction, assists in leading and supervising the Coastal Prairies project. This position oversees daily operations of facilities, research sites, and demonstration projects across state, federal, and private lands. The role maintains strong partnerships with landowners and agencies while supporting technical initiatives, fundraising efforts, and strategic planning. The position is headquartered in Edna, Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities…