Graduate Research Assistant

Job Title

Graduate Assistant - Research | School of Public and Allied Health

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

School of Public and Allied Health

Proposed Minimum Salary

$2,100.00 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Graduate Assistant

Job Description

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The Graduate Assistant - Research will support the research, scholarly, community engagement, and grant development activities of the Center for Innovative Research, Collaboration, Leadership, and Community Engagement (CIRCLE) within the School of Public and Allied Health. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Graduate Assistant - Research will assist with interdisciplinary research projects, grant proposal development, data collection and analysis, community-engaged initiatives, student research programming, scientific writing, and dissemination of research findings.

The Graduate Assistant - Research will play an integral role in advancing the Center's mission to improve health, promote collaborative research, increase external funding, and develop the next generation of public health and allied health researchers.

Responsibilities:

Research Support

• Assist with the design and implementation of research studies.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews.
• Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and protocol management.
• Recruit research participants and coordinate study activities.
• Assist with qualitative and quantitative data collection.
• Clean, organize, and manage research datasets.
• Conduct statistical analyses using software such as SPSS, SAS, R, STATA, or similar platforms.
• Assist with qualitative data coding using NVivo or comparable software.

Grant Development

• Support the preparation of grant proposals and supporting documents.
• Conduct background research for grant applications.
• Assist with proposal editing, formatting, and submission.
• Maintain grant development timelines and supporting documentation.

Scholarly Activities

• Assist with manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals
• Prepare conference abstracts and presentations.
• Assist with scientific posters and oral presentations.
• Support dissemination of research findings through reports, newsletters, and publications.

Community Engagement

• Assist in planning and implementing community-based research activities.
• Coordinate meetings with community partners.
• Support community outreach events and health education initiatives.
• Assist with implementation of community-engaged research projects.
• Help maintain collaborative partnerships with healthcare organizations, schools, nonprofit organizations, and governmental agencies.

Student Research Programs

• Assist with undergraduate research initiatives.
• Support student training workshops.
• Coordinate student research seminars and professional development activities.
• Mentor undergraduate student research assistants when appropriate

Center Operations

• Maintain research databases and project documentation.
• Prepare meeting agendas and minutes.
• Coordinate project timelines and deliverables.
• Assist with annual reports and research metrics.
• Support Center events, workshops, symposiums, and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate 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.
• For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least six (6) 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Admission and enrollment in a graduate degree program at Prairie View A&M University.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in research and scholarship.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• Graduate study in Public Health, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Sports Management, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, Biological Sciences, Data Science, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Previous research experience.
• Experience with statistical software (SPSS, SAS, R, STATA, or similar).
• Experience with qualitative research methods.
• Knowledge of grant writing and proposal development.
• Experience working with multifaceted and underserved communities.
• Experience with community-based participatory research.
• Scientific writing experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Successful candidates should demonstrate the ability to:

• Conduct independent research.
• Analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
• Communicate scientific information effectively.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work collaboratively within interdisciplinary research teams.
• Demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct in research.
• Build positive relationships with faculty, students, and community partners.
• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced research environment.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the appointment, the Graduate Research Assistant will gain experience in:

• Research design and methodology
• Grant writing and proposal development
• Scientific writing and publication
• Community-engaged research
• Program evaluation
• Data management and statistical analysis
• Research ethics and regulatory compliance
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Leadership and project management
• Professional conference presentations

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Occasional travel to community partner sites and conferences.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for research materials and event setup.

Strategic Importance:

The Graduate Research Assistant position is essential to advancing CIRCLE's mission of expanding interdisciplinary research, increasing external funding, enhancing student engagement in research, and addressing health disparities through community-engaged scholarship. The position provides graduate students with hands-on research experience while strengthening the School of Public and Allied Health's research infrastructure and supporting the Executive Director's strategic initiatives in research, workforce development, and community impact.

This position also contributes to Prairie View A&M University's strategic goals of increasing research productivity, expanding graduate education, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing highly skilled public health and allied health professionals to serve various communities.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 08/26/2026

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.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Cover Letter (optional)
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Application Submission Guidelines:

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.

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 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.