Created/Revised: 12/02/08
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
| DATE: December 2, 2008 | REQUISITION: 5261 |
| TITLE: Staff Postdoctoral Research Intern | HIRING SALARY: $2,654-3,569/Month |
| DEPT: Texas Research Institute for Environmental Studies (TRIES) | CLOSING DATE: December 10, 2008 or when filled |
EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Ph.D. in related field. No postdoctoral experience required. Experience working on programs/projects related to academic discipline while obtaining Ph.D. would be helpful. Or a combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities.
NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the faculty Project Director, perform specific duties pertaining to research activities, special projects, and/or educational programs. This is advanced professional work which may require the development of new or improved techniques and procedures with latitude for independent action and decision.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform basic or applied research in an area of considerable scope and complexity. Prepare research results for publication reports, papers, journals, and books. Perform data and statistical analyses. Prepare seminars, talks, or lectures for dissemination of knowledge, particularly the results of research undertaken. Supervise research staff and graduate students to carry out goals and objectives. May work in collaboration or independently with grant proposals. Performs other related duties as assigned.
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:
Should be qualified to perform independent research activities and to supervise other research personnel. The nature of duties are such that they require knowledge of an advanced type in a field of science or learning, are predominantly intellectual and varied in character, and require consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. May require contacts with faculty, staff, other University departments, State and Federal agencies, other researchers, and outside vendors.
Employment requires security clearance
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan &
Smoke/Drug Free Institution