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Texas A&M University · 3 months ago

Undergraduate Research Assistant (URDA- Caprock Integrity)

Laredo, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$12.50/hr - $12.50/hr

Texas A&M International University is seeking a motivated Undergraduate Research Assistant for their School of Engineering. The role focuses on caprock integrity assessment for geological carbon and hydrogen storage, involving experimental setup, data collection, analysis, and technical reporting.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Research and collect data through complex techniques and procedures

Assist with data management and perform basic statistical analyses

Develop assessment and evaluation tools

Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Petroleum EngineeringAI-platform proficiencyData analysisExperimental setupCustomer service skillsMultitaskingInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate

Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students

Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP)

Resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript must be included

Proficiency in use of personal computer workstations with common software applications

Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines

Outstanding customer service skills

Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills

Problem analysis and problem-solving skills

Ability to learn and use multiple software programs

Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions

Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace

Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule

Promptly complete all required training

Submit time sheet biweekly

Some evening and weekend work may be required

Subject to funding and/or need

Preferred

Current Texas A&M International University Student in Petroleum Engineering

Previous experience in undergraduate research is a plus

A commitment to research for at least two semesters and proficiency in using AI-platform

Ability to prepare and conduct an engineering experiment, present their findings and deliver conclusions

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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