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Prairie View A&M University Research Assistant (Environment Sustainability) Job Title Research Assistant (Environment Sustainability)
Agency Prairie View A&M University
Department Center For Energy And Environmental Sustainability
Proposed Minimum Salary $2,092.35 monthly
Job Location Prairie View, Texas
Job Type Staff
Job Description The Research Assistant position will assist with conducting research and other initiatives for the Center for Environmental & Energy Sustainability (CEES). This position that will perform skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and direct certain phases in a research project.
This position is grant-funded. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant-funding. This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Responsibilities: - Assists in designing, planning, and coordinating experiments in support of research projects related to membrane processes (ceramic membranes, forward and reverse osmosis, air gap membrane distillation, etc.).
- Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.
- Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical, or field staff involved in research.
- Increase center's research productivity by developing and submitting new proposals for funding and publishing high quality journal articles, and grant reports.
- Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research, well organized, capable of multi-tasking, and has excellent documentation skills.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- No prior experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
- Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
- Ability to use existing resources and learning to accomplish or surpass intended results for current and future goals/needs.
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's of Science in Engineering, Chemistry or related fields.
Job Posting Close Date: 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.
- 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 jobs@pvamu.edu 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
To apply, visit About Us For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.
PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit Your career opportunities with a “University of the first class” begins here!
Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.
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