What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employee-School of Agricultural Sciences-Research Student Assistant position at Ag Jobs?
Posting Details
Posting Information
Requisition
202600079ST
Title
Student Employee-School of Agricultural Sciences-Research Student Assistant
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
School of Agricultural Sciences
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week
28
Hiring Rate
$15.38 (Hourly)
Preferred Student Classification
Nature & Purpose of Position
Six undergraduate student interns will be hired to participate in the USDA Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) program at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). Dr. Danhong Chen, Associate Professor of Agribusiness in the School of Agricultural Sciences at SHSU, is the project director for this summer internship program. All the interns must report to Dr. Chen. The overarching goal of this USDA REEU program is to provide research and extension experience for undergraduate students and prepare them for the agricultural education workforce or graduate studies with exceptional skills.
Other Requirements for the Position
The undergraduate interns will work from June 01 to July 24, 2026 (8 weeks) on the Huntsville campus of SHSU. They will help teach lessons, collect surveys, analyze survey results, and make research reports during the internship.
This work is supported by the AFRI Education and Workforce Development Program, project award no. 2023-68018-40310, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.
Open Date
03/02/2026
Position Number
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Dr. Danhong Chen
Contact Phone
936 294-1214
Contact Email
dxc062@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Posting Information
Requisition
202600079ST
Title
Student Employee-School of Agricultural Sciences-Research Student Assistant
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
School of Agricultural Sciences
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week
28
Hiring Rate
$15.38 (Hourly)
Preferred Student Classification
Nature & Purpose of Position
Six undergraduate student interns will be hired to participate in the USDA Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) program at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). Dr. Danhong Chen, Associate Professor of Agribusiness in the School of Agricultural Sciences at SHSU, is the project director for this summer internship program. All the interns must report to Dr. Chen. The overarching goal of this USDA REEU program is to provide research and extension experience for undergraduate students and prepare them for the agricultural education workforce or graduate studies with exceptional skills.
Other Requirements for the Position
The undergraduate interns will work from June 01 to July 24, 2026 (8 weeks) on the Huntsville campus of SHSU. They will help teach lessons, collect surveys, analyze survey results, and make research reports during the internship.
This work is supported by the AFRI Education and Workforce Development Program, project award no. 2023-68018-40310, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.
Open Date
03/02/2026
Position Number
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Dr. Danhong Chen
Contact Phone
936 294-1214
Contact Email
dxc062@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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