About Research Assistant Jobs in Houston, TX
Houston Research Assistant Jobs Overview
You may read or hear the words "studies have shown that…" in the news. But what studies? And who is doing these studies? The engine behind research studies is often students or recent graduates with research assistant jobs. Being an RA is often a step on the path toward getting a Ph.D. and can help you decide if you want to pursue a career in academia. Private research organizations, government departments, and non-profit associations also employ research assistants.
A research assistant usually works with one professor, research fellow, or research team in an academic environment. Any field of study you can think of utilizes research assistants. The first assignment for an RA is often to write grant requests to fund the rest of the research they'll work on. After that, the main functions of a research assistant are:
- preparing lit reviews
- running trials
- collecting data
- analyzing data using statistics
- writing presentations and papers
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About Working in Houston, Texas
Houston—also called Space City—is the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest in the United States. It consistently ranks among the best U.S. cities to travel to. But what about living there? Houston has a rich, lively, and diverse music scene and many institutions for visual and performing arts in the Museum and Theater Districts. And if you're looking for jobs in Houston, you might want to start in the science sector—Houston is the world capital of space exploration and the energy industry.
Houston jobs have their perks—the average annual salary in Houston is higher than the national average. Combine that with Houston's below-average cost of living for an appealing place to get a fresh start. Love Houston but want to avoid the hustle and bustle of the big city? Consider looking for jobs in Sugar Land, Pearland, Baytown, or League City instead.
Update Your Houston Research Assistant Resume
The first test of your writing, information-gathering, and presentation skills is your resume. Take a look at this sample resume for jobs in higher education to get started. You can download it as a free template from Monster. You'll also want to create a cover letter to accompany your resume. Here's an example cover letter we've put together specifically for research assistant positions. You can read other resume tips and advice about cover letter writing in the Monster library.
How Much Do Research Assistant Jobs Pay in Houston, Texas?
Got money on your mind? You should! Make sure you’re getting paid what you’re worth. Our Salary Tools can help you understand what you can expect to make in research assistant jobs in Houston, Texas, as well as the skills that can boost your value and what the next steps in your career might be. Right now, the median graduate research fellow pay in Houston is $39,820 per year, which is 30% lower than the national average.
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