Prairie View A&M University

Job Title

Graduate Assistant - Research (Multiple Positions)Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Center For Energy And Environmental Sustainability

Proposed Minimum Salary

$1,700.00 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Graduate Assistant

Job Description

7 Vacant Positions

The graduate assistant will be an integral part of the research team. With guidance and training the GAR will conduct research and may complete research writings and presentations. The GAR may lead a team of peers or undergraduates to complete research.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a comprehensive literature review on the topics related to the thrust area and the Center's research and other areas as needed.
• Conduct high-quality research on wastewater (poultry processing wastewater, produced water from oil and gas fracking operations, and others as needed) treatment using hybrid (forward-reverse osmosis) membranes (with various materials and surface treatments).
• Participate in the Center's educational and outreach activities, including workshops and seminars.
• Perform other duties as needed to assist the center director and the research team.

Required Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.
• Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA
• For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours or nine (9) graduate semester hours for the upcoming fall term.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• At least 25 credit hours in Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering, Agriculture, Chemistry, or related science field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Some experience in Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering, Agriculture, Chemistry or related science field.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• N/A

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.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

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.