Undergraduate Research Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Undergraduate Research Assistant Position Type Student Division Academic Affairs Department Engineering Essential Duties

• Build and test solar distillation modules using real and synthetic produced water
• Collect and analyze field samples from the Permian Basin
• Conduct experiments to evaluate the effects of oil-related compounds and chemical additives
• Contribute to education module development for K-12 and undergraduate outreach
• Collaborate on publications, conference presentations, and Lab Night demonstrations

Required Qualifications

• Civil and Mechanical Engineering majors preferred
• Other majors (e.g., computer science, chemistry) are welcome to contribute to experiment
• apparatus development, engineering module development, and outreach support
• Must be dependable, curious, and available, average 5 hours/week for Fall/Spring

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Salary $13.25 an hour EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Number of Vacancies 2-6 Open Date 08/18/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

• Your résumé
• A brief statement of interest (1 paragraph) explaining why you want to join the project and how it aligns with your interests or goals in other document section.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Other

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (Unofficial)
• List of References