Graduate Assistant, Research (CARC)

Company: Prairie View A&M University
Location: Prairie View
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title Graduate Assistant, Research (CARC) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center Proposed Minimum Salary $3,000.00 monthly Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Graduate Assistant Job Description The Graduate Assistant, Research position, under general supervision, will assist the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center with all activities associated with the NIFA-funded research project in the greenhouse, field, and farm. Responsibilities : Assisting in preparing soil plots to include watering, weeding, transplanting, and assisting with laboratory and bioinformatics work. Assisting in working extensively in greenhouse and field with grafting cucumbers, to include germination, transplanting seedlings, pasture and crop maintenance, harvesting, etc. Performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in an applicable field. Must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Prairie View A&M University. (Minimum of 9 credit hours during the regular fall and spring semesters and 6 semester credit hours for the summer semester). Must be in good academic standing. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have basic knowledge of plants, greenhouse, and farm operations. Must be proficient in operating light equipment such as lawnmower, tiller, and weed eaters. Must be willing to work with plants in the field. Must have a strong background in Chemistry and some knowledge of bioinformatics software. 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 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 thePVAMUcareer 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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