Salary: $0.00 Biweekly
Location : Lorman, MS
Job Type: Graduate Assistant
Job Number: FY202600139
Department: Office of Graduate Studies
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Job Title
Research Assistant, STEM
Essential Job Functions
The student research assistant under the mentorship of a STEM faculty member from the Department of Applied Science and Technology, Biological Sciences, Computer and Information Science, Nursing, and STEM MBA will assist in the various research and other functions of the department. In doing so, students will perform the following responsibilities:
โข Conduct literature searches
โข Conduct ongoing research activities under the supervision of the principal
investigator (PI)
โข Assist program researcher with lab instructions and handle samples from
experiments
โข Collect and analyze data using various statistical models
Present research findings and reports to summarize data
โข Maintain files for the PI โข Attend project and related meetings
โข Prepare materials for IRB approval (if applicable)
โข Assist in the preparation of research manuscripts, modules, and presentations
โข Must fulfill a 20 hours per week research schedule
Other related duties, as assigned
Qualifications
โข Must be admitted to a graduate STEM program
โข Must be currently enrolled in graduate school and in good academic standing
โข Must be enrolled in at least 6 semester hours
โข GPA of 3.25 or above
โข Must not hold any other employment on or off campus
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
โข Knowledge of research methods
โข Communication and problem-solving skills
โข Data entry and data analysis
โข Proficient in using lab equipment
โข Must be dependable and able to work with minimum supervision
โข Must have excellent interpersonal, customer relations, communication, and organizational skill
โข Effective time management skills
โข Computer skills
โข Ability to complete projects by deadline
โข Proficient with Microsoft Office products, e-mail, and the internet
โข Highly organized and detail-oriented
โข Successful experience working in a team environment
โข Ability to manage multiple priorities, objectives, and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.
This position is not eligible for benefits.