Job Title
GA Research: GMBRD - AssistantAgency
East Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
President's OfficeProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Commerce, TexasJob Type
Graduate AssistantJob Description
Job Description Summary
This Graduate Assistant Research position will assist faculty with current or prospective research projects. Skills and areas of development that will be achieved through the role of this position include: specific field knowledge, ability to work under limited supervision, results oriented, leadership, teamwork, time management, strong communication, customer service.
Salary $8K
Job Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support for the development or completion of scholarly activities/research projects within the Lyon Center for Gamebird Research as assigned.
- Assist with the research methodology/modeling/design of experiments and collection of data.
- Assist with literature review, data entry, and data compilation as required.
- Assist with submission of abstracts/proposals for regional or national conference presentations as needed.
- Assist with the preparation of presentations at regional or national conferences as needed.
- Attend research presentations as required.
- Assist the Director or staff with the development of manuscripts suitable for submission to research journals.
- Assist the Director or staff with the electronic or mail submission of research articles.
- Assist with research grant proposal development and proposal.
- Assist with any other activities (including departmental activities) within the scope of the research project.
- Attend classes/lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
- Assist with any activities (including departmental activities) related to teaching·
- Assist with College activities as requested by the Director or staff members.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Must be an active student at the graduate level.
Knowledge / Skills: Detail-oriented, organized, punctual, and responsible. Good computer skills (list programs you have used, for example, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAS, SPSS, STATA, MATHLAB, Minitab, R, etc.).·
Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to handle confidential matters and to be professional.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE: Prior research experience.
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.
Skills Required
- Must be an active graduate student
- Detail-oriented, organized, punctual, and responsible
- Good computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAS, SPSS, STATA, MATLAB, Minitab, R)
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
- Ability to handle confidential matters and be professional
- Subject to criminal history investigation/background check
- Prior research experience
What We Do
Texas A&M University is a public, research-intensive institution of higher education in Texas. Founded in 1876, it provides undergraduate and graduate education while advancing research and creativity across academic and professional fields. The university develops leaders prepared for responsibility and service, and conducts research addressing challenges in areas including agriculture, disaster preparedness, robotics, immersive technology, leadership and civics for Texas and beyond.
