Undergraduate Research Assistant; ACS-PRF

Overview

Job Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant (ACS-PRF)

Agency: Texas A&M International University

Department: School Of Engineering

Location: Laredo, Texas

Job Type: Student Worker

Salary: $12.50 per hour

• Assist research projects related to foamed-frac fluid used in hydraulic fracturing for water sensitive shale formations under supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Research and collect data using complex techniques and procedures.
• Perform experiments, simulations, and data analysis.
• Assist with data management and perform basic analyses.
• Meet deadlines for science publications as required.
• Carry out general laboratory maintenance.
• Work long hours as necessitated by experiments.
• Additional related duties as assigned.

• Participate in regional scientific conferences and publications in peer-review journals upon successful completion of assigned projects.

• Enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours per semester) for undergraduates.
• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.8 for undergraduates.
• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering (or program). Prior research experience is preferred.

• Proficiency with common software applications on a PC.
• Ability to organize and multitask to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

• Position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions and a regular on-campus schedule that aligns with class times.
• Prompt completion of required training and biweekly time reporting.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.
• Subject to funding and/or need.
• Pay rate: $12.50/hour for up to 15 hours weekly.
• All positions are security-sensitive. Employment may require a criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Applicants are evaluated on a non-discriminatory basis in accordance with applicable laws.