Research Assistant 4

Student Position: Research Assistant 4

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex research tasks under the general direction of a supervisor
• Write and edit materials for publication and presentation
• Analyze and interpret data; perform statistical analysis; conduct interviews
• Assist in designing and managing research projects
• Manage and coordinate multiple projects in various stages of development
• Help prepare IRB submissions/protocols
• Assist with the dissemination of tasks/responsibilities to other NU-Q student employees
• Have to be proactive and should not wait for the instructor to ask for things. If instructor finds the research assistant is not fulfilling assigned task dedicatedly and in a professionally responsible manner, instructor will terminate the concerned student work tenure in a week's notice
• Students who intend to work parallelly with any other department or instructor or/and have almost exhausted their work hour quota are strongly discouraged to apply
• Students who have availability of their work hours quota and can work dedicatedly as a research assistant from the beginning of the semester Jan until second week of May 2025 are strongly encouraged to apply
• Other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Good academic standing; minimum of 3.5 GPA
• Senior or Junior (preferably senior)
• Department major with minimum two years coursework and experience

PREFERRED Qualifications:

• Familiarity with statistics, data transcription, computer programming skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Substantial coursework or experience in the field
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to interpret relevant materials and to perform research activities successfully
• Robust administrative experience and undergraduate-level familiarity with the subject matter
• High attention to detail, excellent communication skills and ability to work alongside faculty in a collegial manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow-through on projects, to proactively plan, and to manage time sensitive matters
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft suite, including the ability to effectively use Zoom and CANVAS

Apply

In order to be considered for this position, students must forward their CV to Professor Rajiv Mishra.

Pay rate: QR60 per hour

Hours per week: 20

Department: Liberal Arts