Temporary Research Assistant

Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in New Jersey seeks a Research Assistant to provide administrative support for a project focused on materials research. Responsibilities include project coordination, external communication, and assisting students. The ideal candidate holds an M.S. in a relevant field and has experience in materials research administration. This position requires strong technical and interpersonal skills to ensure project success and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in MS Office, MS Project, MS Teams, and Zoom Meeting software.
• Knowledge of administration and financial IT tools.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience in materials research administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for research and STEM student engagement.
• Coordinate with external partners and organize meetings.
• Help prepare progress reports and assist in manuscript preparation.

Skills

MS Office

MS Project

MS Teams

Zoom Meeting software

Administration and financial IT tools

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

M.S. in Material Science and Engineering

Applied Physics

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PeopleAdmin

Banner

ChromeRiver

Dynamic Forms

Job description

Special Instructions

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of the position is to provide administrative support for a project focusing on research and STEM student engagement, and to prepare the logistics to help the PI manage the Consortium and perform the related work. The project is on advanced manufacturing focusing on nuclear security, nanomaterials, nanosensors, and photocatalysts.

The Research Assistant (RA) will work closely with the PI to ensure project success by implementing the PI’s planning and helping him organize and oversee project activities within set timelines and budgets.

The RA will provide regular updates to the PI and help him coordinate with external partners through organizing meetings and gathering documentation. He/She will contribute to mentoring students participating in the project and provide other supporting needs to the students. Also, He/She will contribute to the student publication and presentation of the outcomes of their projects.

Additionally, the RA will help the PI prepare progress reports for the sponsor and will collaborate on manuscript preparation for publication.

Competencies and Skills

Position requires strong skills in MS Office, MS Project (or similar), MS Teams, and Zoom Meeting software. Also, it requires good knowledge of administration and financial IT tools, including PeopleAdmin, Banner, ChromeRiver, and Dynamic Forms.

Position requires good record of MS degree level research experience in the fields of specialty such as 1) Materials fabrication, Sample preparation, Materials characterization (Optical microscopy, Electron microscopy, Spectroscopic methods, Nanoprobe analytical techniques,… ), or 2) Computer Simulation for materials and devices, or 3) Machine Learning for materials research.

Position requires excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with faculty and students; strong technical and analytical skills; ability to write technical reports; and effective organizational skills and customer service skills necessary for a research-oriented environment.

To ensure seamless progress, the RA will provide the PI with daily updates on the project’s administrative and financial work. Also, for effective coordination of project activities with external partners, the RA will organize and conduct meetings with the PI and the stakeholders. Additionally, the RA will support the PI in preparing quarterly and semiannual progress reports required by the sponsor and the like, by gathering documentation from all participants and students across the consortium. The RA will also help the PIs and other project personnel in the preparation and submission of journal or conference manuscripts.

License or Certification Required

M.S. in Material Science and Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 0 – 5 years of relevant experience in materials research administration.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if you are identified as a finalist for the position.)
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• DD214
• Other

AA/EEO Statement

Elizabeth City State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Contact Information

Elizabeth City State University
1704 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Mainline: 252.335.3252 | Fax: [phone]