Undergrad Research Assistant: Python, Django & SQL

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Molecular Biosciences department to help develop a backend PostgreSQL database and a frontend Django web server with user login authentication. Responsibilities include coding in Python, designing database schemas, and coordinating with lab staff to ensure secure access.

The role is 10 hours per week, starts immediately, and is expected to continue through February 19, 2027.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic.
• Highly organized, with an ability to plan ahead.
• Flexible schedule.
• Facility with Excel and similar programs.

Responsibilities

• Experience programming in Python.
• Basic understanding of SQL database structure and development.
• Familiarity with Django and PostgreSQL.
• Consider hosting on AWS for database/webserver.

Skills

Python

SQL

Django

PostgreSQL

AWS familiarity

Strong Work Ethic

Highly organized

Flexible schedule

Excel proficiency

Tools

PostgreSQL

AWS

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Molecular Biosciences department to help develop a backend PostgreSQL database and a frontend Django web server with user login authentication. Responsibilities include coding in Python, designing database schemas, and coordinating with lab staff to ensure secure access.

The role is 10 hours per week, starts immediately, and is expected to continue through February 19, 2027.