Job Title
Student Research Assistant | Cooperative Agriculture Research Center (CARC) (Multiple Positions)
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Cooperative Agricultural Research Center
Proposed Minimum Salary
$15.00 hourly
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Student Worker
Job Description
3 Vacant Positions
The Student Assistant, under general supervision, will engage in a guided approach to grant activities related to either of the following areas of research: International Goat Research, Animal Sciences, Plants, Soil Sciences, Food Systems, and/or Social and Allied Science studies; willing to perform research focused on improvements in agricultural practices; Willingness to perform literature searches, work independently in a laboratory setting, collect data, contribute to dissemination of information at local, state and national conferences as well as for peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Responsibilities:

• Perform fieldwork.
• Draft documents and preparation of reports.
• Assist with grant-related activities.
• Develop surveys for gathering research data.
• Assist with preparation for conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.
• 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:

• Working towards a B.S. degree in agriculture, computer science, biology, business, engineering, or the sciences.
• Preference will be given to applicants with a strong willingness to work in field and office agriculturally related projects as indicated in their resume.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of agriculture.
• Essential problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.

Other Requirements:

• Dependable
• Accountable
• Reliable
• Ethical

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 936-261-1793 or seo@pvamu.edu 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 the PVAMU career site.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.