Student Research Assistant

Hourly Rate: $21/hr.

Submit a one-page, double-spaced essay describing your interest in this position and the skills you hope to bring and build. Please make sure you include any prior research experience.

This position involves assisting social work faculty with various tasks related to research projects, administrative responsibilities, and undergraduate courses. The candidate will be responsible for conducting literature reviews, compiling annotated bibliographies, and providing administrative support to seek funding and other forms of support. This position is ideal for individuals who are interested in gaining research and project management experience in preparation for a doctoral-level degree or employment in a related field. Candidates should have a strong interest in organizational change research and scale development related to race equity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must commit to working 15 hours per week during the spring semester. Opportunity to work during the semester might be available
• Strong writing and research skills

EEO/AA

• Must be admitted to a UHD graduate degree program.

 Notes to Applicant 

About University of Houston Downtown

 The second-largest university in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a comprehensive, four-year, urban university in the heart of downtown. Led by President Loren J. Blanchard, UHD is a community of diverse faculty, staff, students, and regional partners dedicated to nurturing talent, generating knowledge, and driving socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future.  

Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in size, scope, and service, now offering 46 bachelor’s and 11 master’s degree programs and 17 fully online programs within its four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences & Technology.

UHD educates approximately 15,000 students annually. With more than 77% of UHD’s students coming directly from Harris County, UHD is not just a university in Houston, but Houston’s University and an Anchor Institution for the region.

 UHD is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military-Friendly School. While the student population is largely Hispanic at 53% and African-American at 20%, more than 64 countries are represented. Furthermore, UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston, and its graduates have the lowest student loan debt in the state. Importantly, 70% of UHD freshman students are the first in their families to attend college.

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria.  Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at HCC-Coleman College.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.