Student Research Assistant (Math & Physics)

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Employer
Texas A&M International University
Location
Laredo, Texas
Salary
Commensurate
Posted
Jan 09, 2025
Closes
Jan 22, 2025
Ref
2877784633
Career Level
Student
Education
Bachelor
Work Mode
Onsite
Contract Type
Full Time
Organization Type
Academia
Job Title
Student Research Assistant (Math & Physics)

Agency
Texas A&M International University

Department
Dept, Mathematics And Physics

Proposed Minimum Salary
$10.00 hourly

Job Location
Laredo, Texas

Job Type
Student Worker

Job Description

Job Summary

The Research Assistant will work under supervision and will be responsible for assisting in running and managing on-going research projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Research and collect data through complex techniques and procedures.
  • Assist with data management and perform basic statistical analyses.
  • Develop assessment and evaluation tools.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
  • Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate and 3 credit hours per semester for graduates.
  • Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students.
  • Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.
  • Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines.
  • Outstanding customer service skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements
  • Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
  • Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
  • Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule.
  • Promptly complete all required training.
  • Submit time sheet biweekly.
  • Some evening and weekend work may be required.
  • Subject to funding and/or need.

Pay of Rate: $10.00/hour for up to 15 hours weekly

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.