Research Assistant (Technical Writing/Internal 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

Research Assistant (Technical Writing/Internal Communications)

Student Research Assistant (Technical Writing / Internal Communications)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Institute for Student-AI Teaming (iSAT), a leading research center focused on developing the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for education, is hiring aResearch Assistantto help with internal communications, reporting, and knowledge management. This role is ideal for students with an interest in technical writing, academic publishing, and digital content management. The position offers the ability to work in a hybrid fashion and the chance to gain experience in a dynamic, research-oriented environment.

Department/Institute: NSF Institute for Student-AI Teaming (iSAT)
Location: Hybrid
Hours per Week: 10-15
Compensation: $20/hr (undergraduate) | $25/hr (graduate)
Duration: 6 months initial trial with possibility to extend
Appointment Details: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled

Key Responsibilities

• Curate and review content for our website, blog, newsletter, social media, and internal announcements.
• Maintain publication and research records, including formatting and updating bibliographies and reference lists.
• Support research deliverables, such as conference presentations, reports, research briefs, and internal documentation.
• Edit and proofread for clarity, consistency, accessibility, and style (including light copy-editing and line editing).
• Assist in translating research for different audiences (as needed).

Required Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student (or bachelor’s completed by start date) in technical writing, rhetoric and composition, writing studies, communications, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and revision skills.
• Excellent organization and time management, with attention to detail.
• Comfort with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Drive).
• Familiarity with PowerPoint/slide design basics and academic citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).
• Basic working knowledge of reference managers such as Zotero or EndNote (or willingness to learn quickly).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign)
• Experience in academic or nonprofit environments