Computer Science Research Assistant Jobs in Miami, FL

Student candidates must declare a major in either biology, chemistry, or health care.
 

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assisting faculty in performing research on specified projects.
   
• Willingness to learn protocols and techniques required by the faculty.
• Working alongside or under the supervision of faculty to solve research questions using the scie4ntific method.
   

Supporting the FINS Department:

• Supporting any technological integration.
   
• Experience or interest in promoting research activities via social media and marketing research projects.
   

Management of Research Data and Collection:

• Organizing data materials in an organized manner using a notebook or log.
   
• Meeting with faculty mentor and other students on a regular basis (one/twice monthly) to discuss research results and recommended avenues to take.
   
• Preparing solutions, etc., as part of inventory taking process.
   
• Maintaining a workspace free of clutter and unnecessary debris.
   

Skills Required:

• Be curious about research project.
   
• Read and ask questions of published rese4arch similar to project assigned.
   
• Enthusiastic to learn new materials/protocols.
   
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
   
• Ability to put together a presentation on research findings and present at a formal meeting.
   

Academic Standing:

• All interested students must be in good academic standing in their major, with a 3.00 or above GPA.
   
• Develop skills in strategic planning, time management, and academic success within an educational environment.
   
• Enhance professional communication, collaboration, and networking capabilities through interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
   
• Gain practical experience in managing academic events, student engagement programs, and community outreach initiatives.
   
• Cultivate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills relevant to educational leadership roles.
   
• Apply ethical decision-making practices and demonstrate professional responsibility in assigned tasks.
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to handle information of a sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
   
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
   
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
   
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate (Junior/Senior level) enrolled in AI, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Management Information Systems or related fields.
   
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
   
• Demonstrated ability to interact with large groups and individuals at all work levels.
   
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and software applications.
   
• Demonstrated proficiency in setup Pearson My Labs LTI 1.3 Deep Links for Blackboard Ultra course access.
   
• Demonstrated proficiency in setting up uCertify LTI 1.3 Deep Links for Blackboard Ultra course access.
   
• Demonstrated proficiency in setting up uCertify LTI 1.3 Deep Links for Blackboard Ultra course access.
   
• A record showing commitment to customer service and the application of appropriate flexibility in response to issues and opposing points of view.
• Preferred qualifications: Experience or participation in Hackathon Competition
   

Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.  Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.