Graduate Research Assistant Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information 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 SA2025-051 Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Open Date 03/17/2025 Review Start Date Posting Close Date Work Schedule Min Pay Rate 1300.00 monthly Open Until Filled Yes 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/12762 Department Information Department Student Development & Access Svcs Contact Name Melodie Payne Contact Phone 936-468-4099 Contact Email melodie.payne@sfasu.edu Contact Information Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter + Letter of Recommendation + List of References Optional Documents