Student Assistant - Research Assistant (College of Forestry & Agriculture)

Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Stephen F. Austin State University is seeking a student assistant to support field data collection, sample preparation, and/or lab analyses under close supervision.

The position emphasizes safety and adherence to supervisor instructions while gaining hands-on experience in forestry and agricultural research settings. Responsibilities include assisting with data capture, data handling, surveys, reports, and adapting to varying outdoor conditions such as heat, wind, and rain.

Qualifications

• No direct experience is required; training and instruction will be provided.
• Knowledge of data collection principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate professionally with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• May assist in the capture and collection of field data.
• May cooperate in the handling and processing of data, as necessary.
• May assist in the development and completion of surveys, reports, analysis, etc.
• May perform work in varying environmental conditions including summer heat, wind, rain, and humidity.
• May assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Data collection principles

Professional communication

Follow instructions

Record keeping

Evening/weekend work

Education

Enrolled student at Stephen F. Austin State University

Job description

his is a student position responsible for performing field data and sample collection, sample preparation, and/or lab analyses. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. May assist in the capture and collection of field data.
2. May cooperate in the handling and processing of data, as necessary.
3. May assist in the development and completion of surveys, reports, analysis, etc.
4. May perform work in varying environmental conditions including summer heat, wind, rain, and humidity.
5. May assist with special projects as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Knowledge of data collection principles and practices.
2. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
3. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
4. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
5. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to perform work in varying environmental conditions including summer heat, humidity, wind, and rain.

Must be able to tolerate the elements of the outdoors with the presence of bugs, insects, poison ivy, brush/briars, etc.

This posting is for research assistants who will be working under specific professors within the College of Forestry and Agriculture.

Student must have spoken with and coordinated a position with a professor within the College of Forestry and Agriculture.

A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.

Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.