Graduate Research Assistant

Angelo State University; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Angelo State University is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant for the MIR Center. The role involves assisting with livestock care, range management, and farm maintenance, plus supporting undergraduate labs and research projects.

The position also includes helping with educational events such as ag clinics and contests, with occasional weekend shifts expected. Open to current MS students in the Agriculture department.

Qualifications

• Regular admission into the MS program in the Department of Agriculture.
• Enrollment in graduate coursework during the appointment terms.

Responsibilities

• Livestock feeding and care, range management, and farm maintenance as daily duties.
• Assist with undergraduate labs and ongoing undergraduate and graduate research projects.
• Assist with educational events including ag clinics, contests, and the ASU deer hunt.
• Occasional weekend shifts may be required.

Education

MS in Agriculture or related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Transportation to/from the ASU MIR Center is needed.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Graduate Research Assistant

Position Type

Position Type Student

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Department Agriculture

• Position is at the Angelo State University MIR Center located at 7945 Grape Creek Rd.
• Daily duties include livestock feeding and care, range management, farm maintenance, and other duties, as assigned.
• Assist with undergraduate labs, and undergraduate and graduate research projects.
• Assist with educational events, including ag clinics, contests, and the ASU deer hunt.
• Occasional weekend shifts required.

Required Qualifications

• Regular admission into the M.S. program in the Department of Agriculture.
• All graduate students who are awarded assistantships must be enrolled in graduate coursework during the terms of their appointments.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

This is a physically demanding position. Essential duties are conducted primarily outdoors with exposure to livestock in the heat, cold, wind, rain and dust. Position requires long periods of standing, walking, and moving on concrete and in pens/pastures.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Salary $15,435.00/yr

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at [phone] or email us at [e-mail] .

Posting Number

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date

Open Date 08/21/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Transportation to/from the ASU MIR Center is needed.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (Unofficial)
• List of References
• Other

Optional Documents