Student Employee-School of Agricultural Sciences-Research

*Requisition:*202500181ST
*Title:*Student Employee-School of Agricultural Sciences-Research
*Employee Class:*Student Employee
*College Work Study Position:*No
*Department:*School of Agricultural Sciences
*Division:*Division of Academic Affairs
*Hours per week:*20
*Hiring Rate:*$10
*Preferred Student Classification:*Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

*Nature & Purpose of Position:*Seeking to hire four undergraduate students to serve as Research Assistants for the Bridge Grant in the School of Agricultural Sciences over the duration of 9 academic months and 3 summer months. These students will be responsible for both service and research efforts. The project goal is to establish an urban agriculture project to provide high schools and community groups produce through hydroponics systems, while also using digital marketing techniques to generate revenue for the groups. We seek to hire two Plant Science students to manage the hydroponics systems, one Agribusiness student to manage budgeting and marketing and one Agricultural Education student to develop paper marketing materials. All Research Assistants will make community visits during the duration of this project.
*Other Requirements for the Position:*Must provide own transportation. Must be punctual and must work well with others.
*Open Date:*04/22/2025
*Contact Name & Title:*Dr. Kaitlin Hopkins
*Contact Phone:*936-294-1272
*Contact Email:*[email protected]
*EEO Statement:*Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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