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Graduate Research Fellow

Nashville, TN · On-site

The Graduate Research Fellow will also collaborate with Research and Innovation team members ... and assist staff at TBR meetings and events - (Essential) * 10% - Other duties as assigned ...

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Program Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

Supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants on geospatial and geophysical projects * Serve as field lead and point of contact for geophysical survey projects * Provide field training for ...

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What is the difference between Graduate Research Assistant vs Research Intern?

AspectGraduate Research AssistantResearch Intern
Required CredentialsGraduate degree (Master's or PhD), relevant courseworkUndergraduate or graduate student, sometimes recent graduates
Work EnvironmentAcademic labs, university settings, research projectsResearch labs, industry, or academic institutions, often shorter-term
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, academic projectsCompanies, research firms, industry-specific research
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding academic research roles, career developmentGaining industry experience, internship opportunities

The main difference between a Graduate Research Assistant and a Research Intern lies in their credentials and work environment. Graduate Research Assistants typically hold advanced degrees and work within academic settings on long-term research projects, while Research Interns are often students or recent graduates working in industry or academic labs for shorter periods. Both roles involve research tasks but serve different career stages and industry contexts.

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Graduate Research Fellow

Tennessee Board of Regents

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Graduate Research Fellow

Apply now Job no: 504589
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Nashville
Categories: Staff

Title: Temp Hourly Policy & Strategy

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: System Office

Department: Policy & Strategy

Campus Location: Tennessee Board of Regents System Office

Job Summary

TBR-The College System of Tennessee serves community colleges and technical colleges across the state. The Office of Research and Innovation works at the front lines of TBR's efforts to develop insights into student success through data analysis, policy research, and innovation.
Through the Office of Research and Innovation, TBR turns research findings into actionable information to support postsecondary access and success. Within this team, the TBR Policy Lab leads research about the effects of state and system policy on student outcomes. The TBR Policy Lab currently leads projects about corequisite learning support, dual enrollment, transfer pathways to universities, and employment outcomes for graduates of TBR colleges. The TBR Policy Lab also collaborates closely with the TBR Innovation Lab, which leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of projects to improve student success.
The Graduate Research Fellow will also collaborate with Research and Innovation team members, participate in research projects, and attend systemwide meetings. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to develop skills in policy research (e.g., drafting policy memos, contributing to working research papers, attending legislative sessions), data analysis (e.g., Stata, SQL, PowerBI), and research design.

Job Duties

  • 30% - Conduct data analyses about enrollment and success trends or the impact of system initiatives on student success at TBR colleges - (Essential)
  • 40% - Write reports, create presentations, and present research findings for the Office of Research and Innovation - (Essential)
  • 20% - Attend and assist staff at TBR meetings and events - (Essential)
  • 10% - Other duties as assigned. - (Marginal)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Familiarity with data analysis or education policy

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate classes in education policy or data analysis
Experience with policy and research studies
Interest in higher education policy

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Professional, trustworthy, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Proficiency in data analysis or willingness to expand skill set with data analysis software.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or related tools.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

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Advertised: 27 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time
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