Graduate Research Assistant III(PhD) - BRI

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits

Job summary

Sul Ross State University in Alpine is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant III to support research projects and mentor undergraduate students. The role involves coordinating with a faculty mentor and participating in data collection, analysis, and reporting results.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a doctoral degree and possesses excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role is part-time at 20 hours a week and offers a salary of $30,000/year along with fringe benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating with faculty and guiding research activities.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate students.
• Capability to analyze data and report results on research projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with a faculty mentor on research activities.
• Assist faculty with data collection and analysis.
• Mentor undergraduate students as part of the research team.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Solution oriented

Education

Master’s degree, working toward a doctoral degree

Job description

Position Overview

Graduate Research Assistant III (PhD) – BRI

Location: Alpine

Department: Borderlands Research Institute

Job No.: G98283

Salary: $30,000/year + fringe benefits

Requirements

• Master’s degree, working toward a doctoral degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Learn new skills as necessary.
• Comfortably operate Microsoft Office software.
• Support students, faculty, and administration in a positive and professional manner.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and be solution oriented.
• Uphold FERPA and other confidential matters.
• Ability to work 20 hours per week.

Primary Responsibilities

All graduate research assistants coordinate with a faculty mentor to guide and direct activities. Additionally, Graduate Research Assistant III assists faculty members with collecting and analyzing data, reporting results on various research projects, and is expected to mentor and assist other students as part of the research team. While the faculty member serves as PI, the Graduate Research Assistant III co‑leads planning, data collection, data analysis, reports, and publications, with the expectation that leadership increases over the term of the project. The Graduate Research Assistant III initiates communication of project status to the faculty mentor and co‑develops communications with stakeholders. The Graduate Research Assistant III is required to mentor an undergraduate student. Responsible for personal safety and safety of others; must exercise caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

This position is security sensitive.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual job‑related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.