Student Employee-Computer Science-Research Assistant

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking motivated undergraduate students to assist with a NASA-funded research project focused on applying AI and machine learning to solar physics and space weather. The Student Employee-Computer Science-Research Assistant role involves data processing, AI model development, and supporting experiments under faculty supervision.

Ideal candidates are Computer Science majors (sophomore, junior or senior) and can work up to two years, fall and spring semesters.

Qualifications

• Duties include data processing, AI model development, and research experiments.
• Professionalism, responsibility, and punctuality are expected.
• Confidentiality of research information must be maintained.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data processing tasks and AI model development for NASA-funded project.
• Support experiments under faculty supervision in solar physics and space weather.
• Maintain accurate records and document results as required.

Job description

Requisition:

202600363ST

Title:

Student Employee-Computer Science-Research Assistant

Employee Class:

Student Employee

College Work Study Position:

No

Department:

Dept of Computer Science

Division:

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week:

20

Hiring Rate:

$15

Preferred Student Classification:

Sophomore, Junior or Senior

Nature & Purpose of Position:

The Department of Computer Science is seeking motivated and dependable undergraduate students to assist with a NASA-funded research project focused on applying AI and machine learning to solar physics and space weather. Students will support research activities under faculty supervision. Computer Science majors are preferred. This position may last up to two years, covering both fall and spring semesters, subject to funding and satisfactory performance.

Other Requirements for the Position:

Duties include assisting with data processing, AI model development, and research experiments. Students are expected to demonstrate professionalism, responsibility, and punctuality, maintain confidentiality of research information, work independently and collaboratively, and complete assigned tasks within established deadlines.

Open Date:

10/22/2026

Position Number:

9N9891-00

Contact Name & Title:

Haodi Jiang

Contact Phone:

936-294-3832

Contact Email:

[e-mail]

Contact Building & Room #:

AB1 214

Contact Instructions Summary:

Please send questions concerning this post to [e-mail]

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.