Remote Part-Time Research Assistant for Academic Studies

Houston Skilled Consultancy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 110,208 - 165,312; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible working hours

Mentorship from experienced researchers

Access to research tools and databases

Certificate of experience

Job summary

Houston Skilled Consultancy is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Research Assistant (University-Based) for a part-time position. This remote-friendly role is perfect for students or recent graduates interested in social sciences, technology, healthcare, or business research.

The selected candidate will assist university faculty with research, data collection, analysis, and reporting, gaining valuable experience and flexible hours to support their academic commitments.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or completed a relevant bachelor's or master's degree program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Basic understanding of academic research methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, conducting, and analyzing research studies.
• Collect and organize data from various sources.
• Perform literature reviews and prepare summaries.
• Draft reports and documentation under supervision.
• Maintain accurate records of research findings.
• Use data analysis software as needed.
• Collaborate with research teams in meetings.
• Comply with ethical research practices.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational abilities

Time management

Research methodologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree (Social Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education)

Tools

SPSS

R

Excel

Python

Job description

Houston Skilled Consultancy is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Research Assistant (University-Based) for a part-time position. This remote-friendly role is perfect for students or recent graduates interested in social sciences, technology, healthcare, or business research.

The selected candidate will assist university faculty with research, data collection, analysis, and reporting, gaining valuable experience and flexible hours to support their academic commitments.