Research jobs at South Dakota State University

Position: Water Resources Research Assistant under the Department of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering

About South Dakota University

South Dakota State University is a public research university in Brookings, South Dakota, United States of America. It is the state’s largest and most comprehensive university and the oldest continually-operating university in South Dakota. The South Dakota Board of Regents governs the university along with other state’s six public universities and two special schools. South Dakota State University is a land grant, space-grant, and sun grant university. The university offers hundreds of program in the fields of agriculture, engineering, nursing, and pharmacy, as well as liberal arts. In overall, as of 2017, more than 12,000 students are commencing studies in the university. For 2019,  U.S. News & World Report rated South Dakota State University as tied for the 129th best public university in the United States and the 226th best university overall.

Roles and responsibilities

In particular, the research assistant will do the following things to contribute in the research project

• Research project protocol and experimental procedures, project implementation, ensuring research data is accurate, reliable and uninterrupted.
• Keep all research equipment properly maintained and in good working order as well as ensure that research sites and labs are presentable and organized.
• Work with faculty to produce newsletter articles and press releases for Water Resource Institute and also update website contents.
• Develop databases for Water Resource Institute data
• Organize information and data that is readily accessible and compliant with government funding requirements.
• Furthermore, complete tasks assigned by the department or administration.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree completed by the first day of employment in a Science or Engineering Field. In addition to that, at least one year of experience in Environmental Research.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•  Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as an ability to work as a contributing team member.
• Demonstrated use of technology in laboratory and field settings. Similarly, demonstrated ability or the potential to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate research projects and results.
• Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel.