Graduate Assistant Research | Civil & Environmental Engineering (Multiple Positions)

Job Title

Graduate Assistant Research | Civil & Environmental Engineering (Multiple Positions)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Department Of Civil Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,200.00 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Graduate Assistant

Job Description

The Graduate Research Assistant, under general supervision, will assist the Department of Civil Engineering with project work, conducting analysis and design of a machine and structural components on research sponsored by The Rio Grande Consortium and the ABTC Project. This research will help the student prepare for industry careers.

Responsibilities:

• Assist faculty and staff on research projects
• Perform general office tasks
• Assist with special projects as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Computer Science
• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.
• Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA
• For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least six (6) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours or nine (9) graduate semester hours for the upcoming fall term.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Engineering majors only

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• N/A

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• N/A

Job Posting Close Date:

• 06/22/2025

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.