Graduate Research Assistant: Safety & Education Research

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX, seeks a Graduate Employee-CARES-Research Assistant to support CARES in advancing research, training, and dissemination on threat assessment, behavioral health, and educational safety across educational levels.

The role emphasizes research support, data handling, publications, and training development with opportunities for professional growth and grant-funded funding through 08/2027.

Qualifications

• Exceptional research and communication skills.
• Proficiency in managing and assisting in all aspects of the research process.
• Experience with report/publication writing.
• Experience editing video and audio files.
• Experience in training development and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Investigator, Graduate Research Assistants, and staff in research projects and operational needs.
• Maintain professional communication in person, by phone, and via email.
• Conceptualize designs for projects, reports, publications, trainings, and podcasts.
• Create or edit instructions for surveys and research tasks.
• Collect and enter data while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist in creating research and training products, including surveys and protocols.
• Write reports/publications and conduct literature reviews.
• Maintain strong attention to detail.
• Engage in trainings, webinars, and professional development.
• Present research findings at conferences and webinars.
• Assist in grant writing and applying for funding.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Some in-state travel is possible.
• Well-versed in computer science and contact data collection.

Skills

Exceptional Research and Communication

Research Process Management

Report Publication Writing

Video & Audio File Management

Training Development & Support

Job description

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX, seeks a Graduate Employee-CARES-Research Assistant to support CARES in advancing research, training, and dissemination on threat assessment, behavioral health, and educational safety across educational levels.

The role emphasizes research support, data handling, publications, and training development with opportunities for professional growth and grant-funded funding through 08/2027.