Research Assistant (Energy & Environmental Sustainability)

Job Title Research Assistant (Energy & Environmental Sustainability) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Center For Energy And Environmental Sustainability Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly , if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate . ________________________________________________________________ The Research Assistant position will assist with conducting research and other initiatives for the Center for Environmental & Energy Sustainability (CEES). This position that will perform skilled, administrative, and managerial support in research. Plans and direct certain phases in a research project. This position is grant-funded. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant-funding. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position. Responsibilities: Assists in designing, planning, and coordinating experiments in support of research projects related to one or more of the following: membrane processes (ceramic membranes, forward and reverse osmosis, air gap membrane distillation, etc.): carbon capture-related research, life cycle assessment, transportation materials, and infrastructure. Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results. Assists undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical, or field staff involved in research. Increase center’s research productivity by developing and submitting new proposals for funding and publishing high quality journal articles, and grant reports. Selects and applies standard techniques of routine research, well organized, capable of multi-tasking, and has excellent documentation skills. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. No prior experience required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment. Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position. Ability to use existing resources and learning to accomplish or surpass intended results for current and future goals/needs. Preferred Qualifications: Master's of Science in Engineering, Chemistry or related fields. Job Posting Close Date: 08/16/2026 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. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Application Submission Guidelines: 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 the PVAMU Career site. 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 936-261-1730 or should you need assistance with the online application process. 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.