Requisition: [contact details available in the full listing]ST Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant (Hourly) Employee Class: Student Employee College Work Study Position: No Department: Dept of Physical
Therapy Division: Division of Academic Affairs Hours per week: 10 Hiring Rate: $13/hr Preferred Student Classification: Undergraduate Nature & Purpose of Position The Department of Physical Therapy is hiring 2 undergraduate hourly research assistants for a state-funded study on falls prevention. Assistants will work with faculty and the project manager on screening, intervention and community outreach activities. This is a part time position with flexible scheduling around classes. Other Requirements for the Position Prefer an undergraduate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Health Sciences or related major; reliable, detail-oriented and comfortable working with older adults; and able to travel to local community sites. Prior research, clinical or community health experience; CITI human subjects training (can be completed after hired); and Spanish language proficiency. Open Date: 10/26/2026 Contact Name & Title: Dr. Sambit Mohapatra Contact Phone: 936-202-5525 Contact Email: smohapatra@shsu.edu 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.
