Research Assistant (Center for Water & Air Quality)

Lamar University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lamar University in Beaumont, TX invites applications for a Part-Time Graduate Research Assistant position in the Center for Water & Air Quality. The role supports research projects advancing air and water quality science and addresses environmental challenges affecting communities and ecosystems.

Under the guidance of faculty and research staff, you will assist with environmental monitoring, data collection and analysis, laboratory work, and evaluation of innovative approaches to improve air

Responsibilities

• Assist with research projects focused on advancing air and water quality science and addressing environmental challenges affecting communities and ecosystems.
• Support research activities including environmental monitoring, data collection and analysis, laboratory research, and the evaluation of innovative approaches to improve air and water quality under the guidance of faculty and research staff.

Job description

Location
Beaumont, TX
Job Type
Part-Time Graduate Research Assistant
Job Number
202600499
Home Org
Center for Water & Air Quality
Opening Date
09/16/2026
Closing Date
8/31/2027 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Exempt

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with research projects focused on advancing air and water quality science and addressing environmental challenges affecting communities and ecosystems.
• Support research activities including environmental monitoring, data collection and analysis, laboratory research, and the evaluation of innovative approaches to improve air and water quality under the guidance of faculty and research staff.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.