GA Research: BESC- Assistant

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University seeks a Graduate Assistant- Research in Biological & Environmental Science to support faculty with ongoing projects in East Texas. The role involves assisting with experiments, data handling, and reporting under supervision.

Gar must work up to 20 hours per week, be admitted to a relevant graduate program, maintain good academic standing, complete CITI training, and may participate in teaching or lab duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Full/Conditional Admission to East Texas A&M University master's, specialist or doctoral program
• Minimum six hours registration
• Good academic standing
• Successful completion of Responsible Conduct in Research and Scholarship training through CITI

Responsibilities

• Assist with research by department/professor and support ongoing projects
• Assist faculty with research and preparing reports
• Enter data and perform related tasks as assigned
• Work up to 20 hours per week with the GAR duties

Skills

Research support

Data entry

Report preparation

Education

Graduate admission to master's/phd

Tools

CITI training

Job description

Job TitleGA Research: BESC- Assistant Agency East Texas A&M University Department Biological & Environmental Science Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCommerce, Texas Job TypeGraduate Assistant Job Description

GA Research: Biological & Environmental Sciences – Assistant Job Title Graduate Assistant- (Research) BESC Agency East Texas A&M University Department Biological & Environmental Science Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Graduate Assistant Job Description

Graduate Assistant Research (GAR) assistantships require recipients to aid in the research with the department/professor to which they are assigned. Work may also include tasks such as assisting faculty with research, preparing reports, entering data or other responsibilities as assigned. The duties of a full-time GAR require a maximum of 20 hours of work per week.

Minimum GA requirements are:

• Full/Conditional Admission to East Texas A&M University master's, specialist or doctoral program
• A minimum of six hours of registration
• Good academic standing
• Successful completion of Responsible Conduct in Research and Scholarship training through CITI.

This application is for Fall 2026 GAR postings only. This job pool and all applications will be deleted at the end of Fall 2026. A new application must be submitted for the upcoming terms if you wish to be added to that GA pool.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Welcome to East Texas A&M University, where We Transform Lives. That transformation can begin right here with student employment. Whether you are an undergraduate student worker, a work-study student, or a graduate assistant, on-campus employment offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience, build professional skills, and earn income while pursuing your education. As a proud Lion, your success is our mission.

Student worker positions are part-time roles available throughout the university in a variety of departments and offices. These roles help students gain hands-on experience in a professional setting. May work up to 19 hours per week while classes are in session May work full-time during breaks and summer if enrolled for the upcoming fall Must not work during scheduled class times Open to all actively enrolled students regardless of financial aid status Students do not need to be enrolled during summer if they plan to return in the fall Work-study positions are need-based jobs funded through federal or state financial aid programs and allow students to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. Must be awarded federal or state work-study through Financial Aid May work up to 19 hours per week during the semester May work full-time during breaks and summer if returning in the fall Must not work during scheduled class times Positions are limited to the amount awarded and must follow program guidelines

Graduate assistantships offer opportunities to teach, conduct research, or assist in academic departments while continuing your graduate education.

To qualify, students must:

• Be fully admitted to a graduate program (not provisional or non-degree)
• Be in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Be enrolled in courses each term of the assistantship
• Meet specific credit hour and subject requirements for teaching or lab roles
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate language proficiency
• Research assistants must complete Responsible Conduct in Research training
• Work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the appointment
• May have teaching or research assignments, or provide administrative support