Student Research Assistant | CARC-13

Agency

Department

The Student Hourly Assistant under general supervision will assist the Cooperative Agriculture and Research Center with daily operations special projects and other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Researching methods to improve food and food safety while also helping to maintain a healthy living by engaging in the study of plants and extracting plant materials water and engineering as it applies to agricultural issues.

• Assisting the researcher in interpreting data gathered from characterizations using the necessary equipment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University.

• Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA

• No prior experience necessary

• For work eligibility during a summer term a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours or nine (9) graduate semester hours for the upcoming fall term.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• N/A

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must be willing to learn basic laboratory techniques necessary to perform laboratory research experiments.

• Must be willing to work outside twice a week for short periods of time.

• Must be committed to learn at a quick pace and completing a hypothesis-driven scientific project.

Other Requirements:

• N/A

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until filled.

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box.

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Resume

• Detailed Class Schedule

Application Submission Guidelines:

The required documents listed in the above-Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUcareer site.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.