Undergraduate Research Assistant
Stephen F. Austin State University
Posting Details Position Information Job Title Undergraduate 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, to include 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 student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided. Preferred Qualifications Advanced coursework in Biology or related field. Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant. Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Detail Information Posting Number SA2024-070 Number of Vacancies 2 Posting Open Date 04/01/2024 Review Start Date 04/08/2024 Posting Close Date Work Schedule Min Pay Rate $11.00/hr Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Contact Dr. Bennett with questions at bennettdj@sfasu.edu 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/11366 Department Information Department Biology Contact Name Dr. Daniel Bennett Contact Phone 936-468-5163 Contact Email bennettdj@sfasu.edu Contact Information Supplemental Questions
2. Assists with various research-related tasks, to include 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 student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided. Preferred Qualifications Advanced coursework in Biology or related field. Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant. Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Detail Information Posting Number SA2024-070 Number of Vacancies 2 Posting Open Date 04/01/2024 Review Start Date 04/08/2024 Posting Close Date Work Schedule Min Pay Rate $11.00/hr Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Contact Dr. Bennett with questions at bennettdj@sfasu.edu 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/11366 Department Information Department Biology Contact Name Dr. Daniel Bennett Contact Phone 936-468-5163 Contact Email bennettdj@sfasu.edu Contact Information Supplemental Questions
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