Research Student Assistant

Job Title

Research Student Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Evidence Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description Summary:

The Research Student Assistant will provide support to the Texas A&M AgriLife Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center. The Research Student Assistant will work on special projects as assigned.

Job Description Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and understand scientific literature, including being able to identify study characteristics such as populations, interventions/exposures, comparators, and outcomes

• Knowledge of different types of study designs and ability to identify study designs

• Screen studies for evidence reviews by comparing literature to a set of inclusion/exclusion criteria

• Up to 20 hours per week; workload will fluctuate on weekly basis

Requirements:

• Experience with nutrition research or a related field (e.g., public health, epidemiology)

• Experience with data analysis and interpretation

• Computer access

Preferred Requirements:

• Graduate student currently enrolled in a nutrition graduate program or a graduate program in a related field

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Ability to understand scientific literature related to nutrition and health

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

• Ability for critical thinking

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

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.