What are the responsibilities and job description for the Undergraduate Research Assistant position at Stephen F. Austin University?
This is a student position responsible for assisting faculty with research activities, including conducting library searches, literature reviews, fieldwork, and/or laboratory experiments, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and preparing reports.
Job Duties
1. Conducts research related to project hypotheses and objectives in accordance with research protocol.
2. Assists with various research-related tasks, to include conducting literature reviews, developing and administering surveys, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and/or compiling reports.
3. May assist with project design and implementation.
4. May operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
5. May handle, process, and dispense sensitive information of a confidential/proprietary nature.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
2. Assists with various research-related tasks, to include conducting literature reviews, developing and administering surveys, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and/or compiling reports.
3. May assist with project design and implementation.
4. May operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
5. May handle, process, and dispense sensitive information of a confidential/proprietary nature.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, research methodologies, principles, and techniques.
2. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
3. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Required Qualifications
2. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
3. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
- An interest in frogs and their behavior in nature.
- Good biological background.
- Knowledge of the ethical treatment of animals.
- Possess current driver’s license.
- Available from February 8 – March 17, 2025, for training and orientation.
- Can work from March 17 – July 15, 2025.
Ability to work under intense field conditions that including working late nights, wading in ponds, encountering snakes, and hiking during hot days in the summer.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Position End Date (if temporary) 07/15/2025
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SA2025-025
Number of Vacancies
2
Posting Open Date
01/23/2025
Review Start Date
01/23/2025
Posting Close Date
Work Schedule
Variable
Min Pay Rate
$12.00/hour
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Assistants are needed for a field project investigating the impact of invasive plant species, light pollution, and noise pollution on frog mating behavior. When applying, submit a CV/resume and the names and contact information for at least two references. In addition to applying for this position, send an email to Dr. Kwiatkowski, Professor of Biology, at kwiatkowm@sfasu.edu, describing your interest and qualifications. Please attach a copy of your CV/resume to the email.
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Quick Link
https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12550
Department Information
Department
Biology
Contact Name
Matthew Kwiatkowski
Contact Phone
(936)468-5986
Contact Email
kwiatkowm@sfasu.edu
Contact Information
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References
Salary : $12
