Part-Time Assistant II,Computer Research-Grant funded Job Houston area,Texas USA,Research/Development

Job Title:

Part-Time Assistant II, Computer Research-Grant funded

Location:

LSC-Montgomery

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Montgomery

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.

Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The PT Assistant II, Computer Research (G) supports a professor or principal investigator on a specific project, which can involve a wide range of tasks from data collection and analysis to software development. This role is common in university departments or research labs and offers hands-on experience in the field.

This is a temporary, grant-funded position. Continuation of the position from one academic year to the next is dependent upon continued grant funding.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Data management and analysis:
Collects, organizes, and analyzes research data using statistical software and scripting languages. Conducts research on topics as stipulated by the supervising manager

Software and algorithm development:
Assists in the development, testing, and debugging of software prototypes or new algorithms. Perform experiments using AI tools to generate content related to research topics

Technical support:
Perform tasks related to computer systems, such as updating databases, performing maintenance, and troubleshooting technical issues. Develop programs to produce analytics and test results on research topics

Literature review:
Conduct comprehensive literature searches to summarize existing research and gather information for projects

Documentation and reporting:
Maintain detailed records of research activities, document results, and assist in preparing reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication. Create research deliverables as directed by the supervising manager

Collaboration:

Work effectively with the research team, attend project meetings, and communicate progress and findings

Administrative tasks:
Provide general administrative support, such as scheduling meetings and managing correspondence related to the research

Responsible for other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education:

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated with an AS or AAS degree in Computer Science or a related field
Technical skills:
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C#, HTML/CSS, JavaScript) and familiarity with data analysis tools and databases. Knowledge of specific tools like MATLAB, Tensor Flow, or R may be required depending on the project
Analytical and problem-solving skills:
Proven ability to logically break down and solve complex problems
Organizational skills:
Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and detailed research records
Communication skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
Work ethic:
Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows…