Job Title
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Engineering- MSEIP-STEM2)
Agency
Texas A&M International University
Department
School Of Engineering
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Laredo, Texas
Job Type
Student Worker
Job Description
Job Summary
Perform academic research under the direction of a faculty member or related to the STEM field and the MSEIP-STEM2 grant activities and are encouraged to disseminate their results at a professional conference. Students are required to submit a mid-semester progress report and a final report that follows a standardized Journal publication format in that field. Students must present at the MSEIP Capacity Competitiveness Enhancement Model (CCEM) Conference.
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
Current Texas A&M International University Student in STEM-related discipline
The student must be a Junior or Senior.
Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate.
Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 3.0 for undergraduate students.
Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
Preferred Experience and Education
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
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.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with university students, staff, and the general public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to prepare and conduct an engineering experiment, present their finding, and deliver conclusions.
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.
The position may require evening and/or weekend hours as necessary.
The position requires keeping a work schedule of 10-19 hours per week; this position is temporary as it is subjected to funding and/or need.
Promptly complete all required training.
Submit time sheet biweekly.
1 page cover letter addressing interest in the position.
At least 3 professional references with their full contact information
Pay of Rate: $12.50/hour for up to 19 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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