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Ahtna, Inc.

Research Assistant - LINK

Germantown, MD · On-site +1

$20 - $25/hr

Summary: The Research Assistant provides support to assist in developing a comprehensive ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Howard University

Research Assistant

Washington, DC · On-site

$20/hr

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Assist in the design and execution of research experiments, surveys, or data collection protocols * Collect, record, and maintain accurate research data in accordance ...

Howard

Research Assistant

Washington, DC

$50K - $60K/yr

Research Assistant will report to Dr. Sergei Nekhai. She/he will be guided by a postdoctoral fellow. Experimental design will be conducted by Dr. Nekhai NATURE AND SCOPE: This is a two-year position ...

Hatalom

Research Assistant - MCU/CDET

Quantico, VA · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Research Assistant Marine Corps University (MCU) / College of Distance Education and Training (CDET) Location: Quantico, VA Employment Type: Full-Time Security Clearance: Secret (Tier 3) This ...

Asiacom Americas Inc

Human Resources Assistant

Sterling, VA · On-site

$37K - $48K/yr

Human Resources Assistant Our company is in need of a self-motivated and experienced HR Assistant to support our busy HR department. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing ...

Hatalom

Research Assistant - MCU/CDET

Quantico, VA

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Research Assistant Marine Corps University (MCU) / College of Distance Education and Training (CDET) Location:Quantico, VA Employment Type:Full-Time Security Clearance:Secret (Tier 3) This position ...

Hatalom

Research Assistant - MCU/CDET

Quantico, VA · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Research Assistant Marine Corps University (MCU) / College of Distance Education and Training (CDET) Location:Quantico, VA Employment Type:Full-Time Security Clearance:Secret (Tier 3) This position ...

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What does an Assistant Human Rights Research Assistant do?

An Assistant Human Rights Research Assistant supports senior researchers by gathering, organizing, and analyzing data on human rights issues. This role often includes tasks such as conducting literature reviews, preparing reports, managing databases, and assisting with fieldwork or interviews. Their work helps inform advocacy, policy recommendations, and public awareness campaigns. Attention to detail and strong analytical skills are important in this position.

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Assistant Human Rights Research Assistants often encounter challenges such as handling sensitive information, working with tight deadlines, and synthesizing large volumes of data from diverse sources. Navigating these challenges requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear communication with senior researchers and team members. Staying proactive by seeking regular feedback and being adaptable to shifting project priorities will help you manage workload effectively and contribute meaningfully to human rights research initiatives.

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To thrive as an Assistant Human Rights Research Assistant, you need strong research, analytical, and writing skills, typically supported by a background in social sciences or international relations. Familiarity with databases, academic citation tools, and possibly qualitative data analysis software is often required. Excellent attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, and organizational skills help you stand out in this role. These capabilities are crucial for producing accurate, credible research that supports advocacy and informs policy decisions in the human rights field.
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Research Assistant - LINK

Research Assistant - LINK

Ahtna, Inc.

Germantown, MD • On-site, Remote

$20 - $25/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Summary:
The Research Assistant provides support to assist in developing a comprehensive historically contextualized information dictionary within the NMMSS as they relate to the DOE/NRC reporting forms. Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, research abilities and strong communication skills are required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)
  • For each element, the dictionary shall document:
    • The current field name, definition, and operational application
    • The chronological history of changes in application, definition, or use, including effective date ranges
    • The governing reference documents for each historical period, including document name, version, date of issuance, and applicable page references
    • Analytical notes documenting contextual information, interdependencies with related fields, and interpretive guidance necessary for accurate historical analysis
    • Retired information fields with full historical documentation and mapping to successor elements
  • Research all available historical resources, including:
    • NMMSS system records and documentation
    • NMMSS historical archive
    • DOE and NRC guidance documents
    • US Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information
    • NRC ADAMA Public Search
  • Create MS Excel workbooks

The pay range for this position is $20 - $25/hour
This position will be posted for 3 days or until filled.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook and PDF
  • Ability to research documents

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures

Core Competencies
  • Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
  • Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
  • Time Management - Ability to work in a high paced, demanding work environment, deadline driven schedules with the ability to organize work priorities.
  • Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
  • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Confidentiality - Ability to preserve confidential information.
  • Cooperation - Capable of working independently as well as with varying levels of personnel and work disciplines to accomplish a team atmosphere.

Shareholder Preference
Pursuant to applicable law, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.
Working Environment
Generally, indoor office environment with frequent interruptions, often noisy, high paced atmosphere with tendencies of having an extremely heavy workload. While outdoors may be subject to site conditions, changes in temperature, weather conditions and noise levels.
Physical Demands
Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper, reaching with hands and arms for items above and below desk level, talking, hearing, and seeing (up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus); walking from place to place within the office with occasional use of stairs and no elevator available; bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for up to 2 hours; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds such as small office equipment, files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials.
Work is generally performed in an office setting with ability to speak and receive phone communications often. Work requires computer usage with strength, dexterity, coordination, and visual acuity to use keyboard and video display terminal and other office equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm; 40 hours/week or as business needs
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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About Ahtna

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Ahtna, Incorporated is one of 13 Alaska Native Regional Corporations established by Congress under terms of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. Based in Glennallen, Alaska, Ahtna, Inc. is owned by more than 2,000 shareholders, the majority of whom are of Ahtna Athabascan descent. Many Ahtna shareholders still reside in the Ahtna region, the traditional homeland of the Ahtna people. As an Alaska Native and shareholder-owned corporation, Ahtna, Inc. is committed to its vision and mission statements, with the goal of preserving, strengthening, and enhancing a cultural identity that has existed for thousands of years. Ahtna’s efforts are focused on providing a broad range of opportunities for shareholders, continued business growth and diversification, and effective management of all Ahtna resources.

Industry

Executive offices and legislative bodies

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Glennallen, AK, US

Year founded

1971

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