Research Assistant III - Durant, OK - 529770

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong leadership, facilitation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. Positive attitude. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent computer skills, not limited to spreadsheet applications, personal computing networks, and internet software. Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary groups under high levels of activity. Detail oriented and manage details to meet deadlines. Ability to anticipate and plan proactively for known deadlines and annual reporting cycles.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree, master's or doctorate in a science related field or other discipline connected to water or environment. Three (3) years of experience conducting environmental, science-based field research and coordinating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data collection, or other relevant transferable work experience in field research. Experience working on complex field projects, with broad groups, and across disciplines. Geographic Information Systems skills with experience using ESRI Arc GIS. Interest in applied science and water-related scholarship that impacts communities. Ability and interest to apply Traditional Ecological knowledge.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Advertised: 24 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time

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