Research Scientist Assistant I, The Center for Archaeological Research (CAR)

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 15293
Full/Part Time: Part Time

Position Information

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Salary Range: $17.75/hour

Job Type: Part Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted until filled. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• A Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), and 3 references are required.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Research Science Assistant I is responsible for assignments that require the technical knowledge to modify or adapt routine procedures under the direction of a supervisor to meet special research requirements. This role assists with assignments that require a basic working knowledge of engineering or scientific methods, such as research, design, or experimental testing.

This is a grant-funded position dependent on availability of funds and/or departmental need.

Core Responsibilities

• Collects and compiles data, computes quantities, extends estimates, and makes and records observations/measurements; conducts standard archaeological fieldwork, monitoring, shovel testing, survey, and test excavations, and records observations/measurements.
• Maintains daily logs of observations, photographs, and notes.
• Sets up and operates equipment as directed by the supervisor and assists in the design of equipment.
• Conducts basic lab tasks such as washing, counting, and cataloging artifacts, and assists in maintaining and cleaning field laboratory equipment.
• Inventories supplies and equipment.
• Writes simple computer programs and prepares technical reports.
• Takes a proactive approach to assist coworkers in various tasks to ensure safety and proactively makes recommendations to improve safety.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, history, or a closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic research equipment
• Communication
• Compliance
• Statistics

Working Conditions

• Usual outdoor field work. Sometimes requires working with hazardous equipment or materials. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on the department's needs.

Physical Demands

• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.