Undergraduate Research Assistant; Engineering- Organic Carbon

Job Description Job Summary

The research assistant will support the project on Disentangling causes of Rhythmic Bedding and Variations in Total Organic Carbon content in Mixed (Siliciclastic-carbonate) fine-grained marine deposits of the Cenomanian-Turonian Western Interior Seaway.

• Assists in the coordination of the project.
• Assists in data and sample collection from fields (southern Colorado and west Texas) and core research centers (BEG Core repository, Austin).
• Sample preparation in the lab. Specific tasks may include sample cutting and polishing, making thin section billets and polished pellets, grinding and making powders.
• Observations and data collection in the field and lab.
• Compilation of results into reports or presentations.
• Maintain participant data and assist with reporting requirements of the project.
• 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).

• Previous experience in undergraduate research
• Interests in conducting fieldwork
• Petroleum Engineering degree

Knowledge of:

• Word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Prepare and conduct lab work, present findings and deliver conclusions.

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.

$12.50/hour for up to 18 hours weekly