Hybrid Research Assistant:Technical Writing & Communications

Towson; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A leading research center in Chicago is hiring a Research Assistant specializing in Technical Writing and Internal Communications. This role supports content creation for various platforms and maintains publication records. Ideal candidates are current students in communications or related fields with strong writing and organizational skills. Offering a hybrid work environment, the position compensates at $20/hr for undergraduate students and $25/hr for graduates, committing 10-15 hours per week for an initial 6-month term.

Qualifications

• Student status in technical writing, communications, or a related field is required.
• Strong writing and revision skills are essential for the role.
• Organizational and time management skills with attention to detail is a must.

Responsibilities

• Curate and review online content including blogs and newsletters.
• Maintain research and publication records with bibliographies.
• Support conference presentations and internal documentation.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Organization

Time management

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Current undergraduate or graduate student in technical writing or related field

Tools

Zotero

EndNote

Google Docs

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading research center in Chicago is hiring a Research Assistant specializing in Technical Writing and Internal Communications. This role supports content creation for various platforms and maintains publication records. Ideal candidates are current students in communications or related fields with strong writing and organizational skills. Offering a hybrid work environment, the position compensates at $20/hr for undergraduate students and $25/hr for graduates, committing 10-15 hours per week for an initial 6-month term.