Job Description
Research Assistant The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Research Assistant.
Position Details Location
Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division
School of Kinesiology and Nutrition
Position Type
Staff
Employment Status
Part Time
Grant Funded
Yes
Pay Grade
Generic Grade
Posting Close Date
Five Days After Posted
Special Instructions to Applicants The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a part-time position as a Research Assistant in the School of Kinesiology and Nutrition in the College of Education and Human Sciences. Applicants should include a resume and a list of three professional references.
All questions concerning the position should be emailed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Alicia Landry (Alicial.Landry@usm.edu).
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary Part time research assistant to complete assigned duties.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities - Data collection
- Data evaluation
- Maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment
- Ensuring animal safety
- Collaboration with team members
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Must have a high school diploma, live in the Little Rock, AR area.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) - Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
- Ability to make sound judgments.
- Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
- Civility in all interactions.
- Demonstrate effective follow-up.
PreferredQualifications at least 30 hours towards a bachelor's degree in a science-related area.
About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit
The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Live in, H1b, Visa sponsorship, Work visa