Job Title Undergraduate Research Assistant Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Mechanical Engineering Proposed Minimum Salary $12.00 hourly Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Student Worker Job Description This position will be responsible for assisting the principal investigator in ongoing research projects. Responsibilities: * Conduct literature review and document findings. * Assist in prototype building, simulation and experimentation. * Perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: * Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate 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 * No prior experience necessary * For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) 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: * Must be enrolled as a full-time student at Prairie View A&M University. * Must be in good academic standing. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Fluent in English and has excellent writing skills. Other Requirements: 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. * Cover Letter (Optional) * Resume * Detailed Class Schedule Application Submission Guidelines: 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 936-261-1793 or seo@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process. 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. 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.