Graduate Research Assistant - Data & Manuscript Support

Middlebury Snowbowl; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Graduate Research Assistant at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) in Monterey, CA, focused on supporting a professor's research topics. The role requires strong research abilities, knowledge of multiple methodologies, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The position is compensated at the Level A rate on the MIIS student wage scale: $16.95 per hour, with typical on-campus hours and a 20-hour per week limit for student employees.

Qualifications

• Must have strong research abilities and familiarity with multiple research methodologies, techniques, and resources.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrate good time management to work independently, as well as under the direction of a supervisor.
• At times, they may work on and contribute to collaborative research groups.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data.
• Compile research materials.
• May conduct a literature review of the materials on the research topic.
• Edit and/or proofread manuscripts for publication.
• Could perform clerical tasks, including photocopying articles, typing notes, picking up library books or organizing files.

Job description

Graduate Research Assistant at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) in Monterey, CA, focused on supporting a professor's research topics. The role requires strong research abilities, knowledge of multiple methodologies, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The position is compensated at the Level A rate on the MIIS student wage scale: $16.95 per hour, with typical on-campus hours and a 20-hour per week limit for student employees.