Undergraduate Research Assistant (Student)

American University; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support the laboratory and experiment operations, collect and analyze data, assist in manuscript preparation, and attend research meetings. This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

FWS funds may be available for eligible positions, though some roles are excluded. The job offers a $18.40 per hour rate for about 5 hours per week, with duties as described in the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Enrollment as an American University student.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in the laboratory and experiment operations.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Assist in the manuscript preparation.
• Attend research meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, andContribute to Your University Community.

This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible touse Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWSfunds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWSfunds, please contact American University's Office of FinancialAid.

Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary: Research assistant will provide assistance in the laboratory and experiment operations, collect and analyze data, assist in the manuscript preparation, and attend research meetings.

Essential Functions:

• Provide assistance in the laboratory and experiment operations.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Assist in the manuscript preparation.
• Attend research meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 5 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 per hour.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled AmericanUniversity students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any timewith or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment andbenefits.

Contact Us

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American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.