Graduate Research Assistant

Job Title Graduate Research Assistant General Description

This is a student position responsible for assisting faculty with research activities, including conducting library searches, literature reviews, fieldwork, and/or laboratory experiments, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and preparing reports.

Job Duties

1.Conducts research related to project hypotheses and objectives in accordance with research protocol.

2.Assists with various research-related tasks, including conducting literature reviews, developing and administering surveys, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and/or compiling reports.

3.May assist with project design and implementation.

4.May operate and maintain laboratory equipment.

5.May handle, process, and dispense sensitive information of a confidential/proprietary nature.

6.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1.Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, research methodologies, principles, and techniques.

2.Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.

3.Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Required Qualifications

The minimum education required for admittance as a graduate student at Stephen F. Austin State University. The recommendation of a faculty member may be required.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility

A student must have clear or provisional admission to the graduate school and the academic unit, be in good academic standing, and be enrolled in six or more credit hours of graduate courses to be eligible for a graduate assistantship during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for a graduate assistantship during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more credit hours of graduate courses.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SA2024-101 Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Open Date 04/26/2024 Review Start Date 05/06/2024 Posting Close Date 05/24/2024 Work Schedule Min Pay Rate $3333.33/mthly Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11545

Department Information

Department Assessment & Accountability Contact Name Nikkie Strahan Contact Phone 9364681064 Contact Email strahanns@sfasu.edu Contact Information