Research Assistant for School of Engineering

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support engineering faculty on research projects. You will work under direct supervision, follow lab safety protocols, and assist with literature reviews, data collection, and preparing materials for publications and presentations.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, scheduling tasks, and reporting progress. Weekend or off-hours work may be required with supervisor approval as needed to advance research objectives.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program.
• Maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Prior focus on science and math in high school.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively as a team member, supporting Liberty University’s mission.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Learn and follow lab procedures to schedule, organize, and report on research.
• Maintain accurate records of conducted research using adopted tools and techniques.
• Become proficient in routine tasks assigned by the faculty member.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Assist faculty in preparing materials for publications and presentations.
• Write progress reports.
• Meet with faculty supervisor to review performance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

The Research Assistant will assist with department research projects. The Research Assistant works under direct supervision of a School of Engineering faculty member. The Research Assistant is assigned duties and carries out research objectives and tasks as outlined by the faculty member based on the research. While supervised, the Research Assistant will be expected to follow guidelines and protocols for safe lab operation as well as to continue developing a good understanding of lab manuals and laboratory terminology. If using simulation codes, the Research Assistant will assume responsibility for proper operations of the computing facility. Off hours and weekend work may be required but must have authorization from the faculty advisor.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• 1. Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering Liberty University’s mission.
• 2. Maintain safe work environment.
• 3. Learn and follow lab procedures to be able effectively schedule, organize, and report on the status of conducted research.
• 4. Maintain accurate records of conducted research based on the adopted tools and techniques.
• 5. Become proficient in performing routine tasks assigned by the Faculty member.
• 6. Conduct literature reviews.
• 7. Assist faculty in preparing materials for publications and presentations.
• 8. Write progress reports.
• 9. Meet with faculty supervisor to maintain an ongoing assessment of the performance.
• 10. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

• Current enrollment in the undergraduate degree program.
• Satisfactory academic progress (3.0 or higher GPA).
• Prior focus on science and math curriculum in high school.

Time Type Part time Location Onsite Pay Rate Starting at $12.77 Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour.

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