Undergraduate Research Assistant (NASA)

Job Title

Undergraduate Research Assistant (NASA)

Texas A&M International University Department School Of Engineering

$12.50 hourly

Laredo, Texas

Student Worker

The Research Assistant will work under supervision and will be responsible for assisting in running and managing on-going research projects.

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.

Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate. Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students. Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

Preferred experience as an undergraduate STEM major (Biology, Chemistry, Math, Engineering).

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.

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.

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. Some evening and weekend work may be required. Subject to funding and/or need.

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.

For many students, part-time student employment on campus is the beginning of their working career. Your work history not only follows you as a student through college but also out into the working world after graduation. Student employment is an opportunity to build positive work experience and learn new skills that may help you in the future to obtain employment.

Find out if there is an on-campus job that is right for you and put student employment to work for you!

• It provides an opportunity to begin your working career in an environment that will help you develop and grow as an employee.
• It’s a short commute to work.
• Work hours can be scheduled around your class schedule.

• Undergraduate student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester of college-level courses or accepted remedial courses.
• International undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours to meet the federal immigration guidelines.
• Must maintain a 2.0 TAMIU overall GPA.

• Graduate students must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours per semester.
• International graduate students must enroll in 9 semester credit hours in order to meet the federal immigration guidelines.
• Must maintain a 3.0 TAMIU overall GPA.

Students who will be graduating may enroll for less than half time for their final semester. Must submit proof of graduation.

It may also be advantageous for you to apply for financial aid to assist you with meeting your educational goals. This may also include being eligible for the Federal Work Study and State Work Study programs.