Job Title

Student Research Assistant-1

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Evidence Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

$16.00 hourly

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Job Description Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and understand scientific literature, including being able to identify study characteristics such as populations, interventions/exposures, comparators, and outcomes

• Knowledge of different types of study designs and ability to identify study designs

• Screen studies for evidence reviews by comparing literature to a set of inclusion/exclusion criteria

• Up to 20 hours per week; workload will fluctuate on weekly basis

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled at TAMU graduate program

• Experience with nutrition research or a related field (e.g., public health, epidemiology)

• Experience with data analysis and interpretation

• Computer access

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Ability to understand scientific literature related to nutrition and health

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

• Ability for critical thinking

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan