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Vanderbilt University

Research Assistant

Nashville, TN · On-site

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

The Research Assistant II reports administratively and functionally to the Senior Research Associate/Project Director and the Principal Investigator. Education and Certifications: * Bachelor's degree ...

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How much do education research associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for education research associate in Tennessee is $29.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $33.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Education Research Associate vs Education Program Coordinator?

AspectEducation Research AssociateEducation Program Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in education, research, or related field; research experience often preferredBachelor's degree in education, administration, or related field; experience in program management beneficial
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, universities, educational nonprofitsSchools, educational nonprofits, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in academic and research settings to support educational studiesUsed in educational program management and implementation
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding research roles in educationLearning about educational program management roles

The Education Research Associate primarily focuses on conducting research, data analysis, and supporting educational studies within academic or research settings. In contrast, the Education Program Coordinator manages and oversees educational programs, ensuring their successful implementation. While both roles require a bachelor's degree and involve working in educational environments, their core responsibilities differ—research versus program management.

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Infographic showing various Education Research Associate job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,489 per year, or $29.1 per hour.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Nashville, TN • On-site

Meharry Medical College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Meharry Medical Collegeexternal

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Designs and conducts experiments utilizing basic and sophisticated research techniques such as cell culture, PCR, molecular cloning, Northern, Southern, Western, flow cytometry, and imaging. The Post Doctoral Research Associate must contribute to the training of graduate students and technicians in fundamentals of biomedical research as well as molecular biological techniques. Performs independent research in several specialized areas and collects research data for inclusion in manuscript submission to refereed scientific journals.
Essential Functions:
  • Be responsible for planning and execution of experiments pertaining to molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and molecular virology.
  • Performs on a routine basis complex molecular biology experiments involved in research on understanding the biology of HIV/AIDS.
  • Involved in research on understanding the biology of HIV/AIDS
  • Writes manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and publications
  • Maintains the documentation and records of experimental protocols, laboratory procedures and results.
  • Participates in training of students and technicians
  • Design and plan-research in consultation with the principal investigaton.
  • Independently performs research experiments
  • Analyzes and interprets experimental results
  • Prepare professional presentations, reports, and publications
  • Engages in collaborative work and coordinators activities with other members of the lab and/or with collaborators from other departments or institutions
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of research principles, methodology, and procedures in the area of specialty
  • Thorough knowledge of operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments
  • Ability to perform experiments in a timely manner
  • Ability to safely handle biohazardous materials
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work effectively with others

Education and Experience Required:
  • PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, virology

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