Research & Projects Assistant – Nanomaterials

Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in North Carolina is seeking a Research Assistant to provide essential administrative and logistical support for a nuclear security nanomaterials consortium. Responsibilities include coordinating project activities, organizing meetings, preparing progress reports, mentoring students, and assisting in manuscript preparation. The role requires a Master’s degree in relevant fields and strong skills in administration, project management software, and effective communication. This position is permanent, full-time, and open until filled.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in MS Office and project management tools.
• Good knowledge of financial administration tools.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interactions with faculty and students.
• Technical skills for writing reports and analysis.
• Experience in materials fabrication and characterization.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Principal Investigator.
• Organise meetings and coordinate schedules with partners.
• Prepare updates and progress reports for sponsors.
• Assist with manuscript preparation for publications.
• Mentor students involved in the project.

Skills

Strong skills in MS Office

MS Project

MS Teams

Zoom Meeting software

Administration and financial IT tools

Excellent interpersonal skills

Technical and analytical skills

Organisational skills

Customer-service skills

Education

M.S. in Material Science and Engineering

Applied Physics

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PeopleAdmin

Banner

ChromeRiver

Dynamic Forms

Job description

An educational institution in North Carolina is seeking a Research Assistant to provide essential administrative and logistical support for a nuclear security nanomaterials consortium. Responsibilities include coordinating project activities, organizing meetings, preparing progress reports, mentoring students, and assisting in manuscript preparation. The role requires a Master’s degree in relevant fields and strong skills in administration, project management software, and effective communication. This position is permanent, full-time, and open until filled.