Graduate Assistant- Research | College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Job Title

Graduate Assistant- Research | College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,000.00 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Graduate Assistant

Job Description

The Graduate Assistant, under general supervision, will assist the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center by providing assistance with research. This position is grant-funded or supported by restricted funding.  Continued employment is contingent upon the renewal of the grant or restricted funding source.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in studying ways to improve food and food safety

• Assist researcher in interpreting data gathered from characterizations using the necessary equipment

• Help maintain a healthy living by engaging in the study of plants and extracting plant materials, water, engineering as it applies to agricultural issues

• Other duties as required

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.

• Must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Prairie View A&M University. (Minimum of 9 credit hours during the regular fall and spring semesters and 6 semester credit hours for the summer semesters).

• Must be in good academic standing.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until filled.

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

• 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.