Student Assistant- Office of the Provost- Student Researcher
Posting DetailsPosting InformationRequisition202500367STTitleStudent Assistant- Office of the Provost- Student ResearcherEmployee ClassStudent AssistantCollege Work Study PositionNoDepartmentOffice of the ProvostDivisionDivision of Academic AffairsHours per week20Hiring Rate$12/per hourPreferred Student ClassificationN/ANature & Purpose of PositionPrimary ResponsibilitiesThe Research Assistant will perform research and provide support for Dr. Cardinal's current projects, including but not limited to:Literature Reviews: Conduct comprehensive reviews of evidence-based best practices in:Experiential learning methodologiesUndergraduate research programsInternship effectiveness and outcomesCareer success metrics and pathwaysGlobal engagement initiativesStudy abroad program evaluationInternational student support services Research & Writing: Assist with research design, data collection, analysis, and academic writing Community Engagement: Participate in campus observation, collaboration, and outreach activitiesData Management: Organize and maintain research databases and citation librariesAI Research & Discovery Tools:Perplexity: AI-powered research assistant with real-time web accessSemantic Scholar: AI-enhanced academic paper search and analysisResearch Rabbit: Article discovery with citation network visualizationConnected Papers: Visual exploration of academic paper relationshipsElicit: Research question answering using academic literatureConsensus: Evidence-based answers from scientific researchAI Writing & Analysis Tools:ChatGPT/Claude: AI-assisted research, writing, and analysisScite: Smart citation analysis and paper validationScholarcy: Automated research paper summaries and key insightsSciSpace: AI-powered paper reading and comprehension assistancePaperPal: Academic writing enhancement and grammar checkingGrammarly: Advanced writing assistance and style improvement Research Management & Organization:Zotero with AI plugins: Reference management with smart organizationNotion AI: Research note-taking and project managementObsidian: Knowledge management with AI-powered connections Statistical Software:STATA, SPSS, R, Python, or similar platforms What We OfferCompetitive hourly compensationHands-on experience in educational researchProfessional development in emerging AI research methodologiesMentorship from experienced academic professionalsOpportunity to contribute to published researchFlexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments Other Requirements for the PositionRequired QualificationsCommunication: Excellent written and verbal communication skillsOrganization: Strong organizational abilities and attention to detailWriting Proficiency: Demonstrated academic writing capabilitiesResearch Skills: Ability to conduct systematic literature reviewsData Analysis: Competency in understanding and comparing statistics and datasetsCitation Standards: Knowledge of APA citation styleCampus Engagement: Active involvement in community and/or campus activitiesPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of or willingness to learn AI research platforms and statistical software, including:Open Date09/11/2025Position NumberContact InformationContact Name & TitleDr. Christine CardinalContact Phone936-294-1134Contact Emailcardinal@shsu.eduContact Building & Room #ADM 202Contact FaxContact Instructions SummaryEmailEEO StatementEEO StatementSam 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.