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Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant

Employer
Sam Houston State University
Location
Huntsville, TX
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Job Details

Requisition:

202600029ST

Title:

Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant

Employee Class:

Student Employee

College Work Study Position:

No

Department:

Dept of Engineering Technology

Division:

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week:

up to 10 hours per week

Hiring Rate:

$13.00 per hour

Preferred Student Classification:

one undergraduate

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Title: Carbon Sequestration Assessment in Native and Managed Plant Systems

This research project focuses on quantifying carbon sequestration potential across a variety of plant species located on the SHSU campus and surrounding research sites. The student assistant will participate in field data collection to measure plant biomass, soil characteristics, and environmental variables. In addition, the assistant will conduct laboratory analyses to evaluate soil carbon content, organic matter composition, and related indicators of carbon storage. The position offers hands‑on experience in ecological fieldwork, environmental sampling, and laboratory testing techniques used to assess carbon sequestration in natural and managed ecosystems.

Other Requirements for the Position:

1. Undergraduate student majoring in Environmental Science, Biology, Agricultural Sciences, or related STEM fields2. Willingness to conduct outdoor fieldwork, including plant measurements and soil sampling3. Previous experience with laboratory procedures, environmental sampling, or analytical equipment is preferred

Open Date:

01/16/2026

Position Number:

9N9944

Contact Name & Title:

Dr. Momen R. Mousa, Assist Prof

Contact Phone:

936-294-2514

Contact Email:

mxm363@shsu.edu

Contact Building & Room #:

Pirkle 420 G

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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About Sam Houston State University

For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.

SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.

Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.

Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. 

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

Member The Texas State University System  

Company info
Website
Telephone
936-294-1070
Location
1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States

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