Student Research Assistant (Math & Physics)

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 the direction of the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Physics 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with the utilization and maintenance of engineering and physics lab instruments.

• Assist faculty members with the preparation and cleanup of laboratories and other activities related to the physics and engineering courses.

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).

Preferred Experience and Education

• Undergraduate student majoring in Mathematics, Computer Science. Engineering, or Physical Sciences (Physics, Biology, Chemistry).

• GPA of 2.8 or higher

• MATH 2413 Calculus I, with a grade of C or higher

• PHYS 2325-2326 University Physics I/II and Labs, with a grade of C or higher.

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.

• Subject to funding and/or need.

Pay of Rate: $10.00/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.