Job Title Graduate Research Assistant | School of Architecture Agency Prairie View A&M University Department School Of Architecture Proposed Minimum Salary $1,600.00 monthly Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Graduate Assistant Job Description We are seeking highly motivated doctoral students at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) to join an interdisciplinary research team working on a grant-funded project, with the possibility of involvement in future projects. The research focuses on the built environment, social behaviors, health fairness, and health outcomes. This position is ideal for doctoral students who wish to gain practical experience in research design, data collection, data analysis, and the preparation of scholarly reports and publications. Responsibilities: Research: + Conduct thorough literature reviews on the relevant research topics + Assist in designing, distributing, and collecting surveys and other instruments + Support qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis + Draft sections of research reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication + Help organize and document research meetings + Communicate with study participants and coordinate logistics under faculty supervision Publishing: + Assisting with manuscript or grant development and writing + Preparing reports or presentations + Publication support Required Education & Experience: + Applicants must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program at Prairie View A&M University. + 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: + Preference will be given to students in the Psychology or Educational Leadership PhD programs. + Prior research experience—such as conducting literature reviews, analyzing data, or contributing to academic writing—is strongly preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills + Ability to work independently and collaboratively + Familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus + Selected candidates must complete IRB (Institutional Review Board) training as part of research compliance. Failure to complete the training in a timely manner may result in delay or termination of the appointment Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + N/A Job Posting Close Date: + Until filled. 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. For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu . Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here! Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. 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