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Mcgill

Research Assistant 2

Bismarck, ND

$35.50/hr

Assistance is needed to plan, execute, research and write about a SSHRC funded project about ... We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons ...

Mcgill

Research Assistant 2

Bismarck, ND

$35.50/hr

Assistance is needed to plan, execute, research and write about a SSHRC funded project about ... We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons ...

GW Student

$17.25 - $22/hr

The project will likely cover wildfire response & prevention, fire's impact on rural and Indigenous communities, ecological impacts of fire on permafrost, and related topics. The Research Assistant ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for indigenous research assistant in the United States is $19.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectIndigenous Research AssistantResearch Assistant
Required CredentialsRelevant education, often Indigenous studies or social sciences; may require knowledge of Indigenous communitiesVaries by field; typically a degree in related discipline
Work EnvironmentCommunity-based settings, Indigenous organizations, academic research projects involving Indigenous topicsUniversities, research institutes, labs, or fieldwork in various disciplines
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in Indigenous-focused research, community projects, or cultural studiesBroadly used across multiple research fields including social sciences, health, and sciences

Indigenous Research Assistants focus on projects involving Indigenous communities and knowledge, often requiring cultural competency and community engagement. Research Assistants work across diverse fields and environments, supporting various research projects. While both roles involve assisting in research, Indigenous Research Assistants specialize in Indigenous-related topics and community collaboration, making their work more culturally specific.

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Infographic showing various Indigenous Research Assistant job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 76% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 5% Temporary. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,200 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Research Program Administration Officer II

Tucson, AZ • On-site

University of Arizona
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate day-to-day project operations, including administrative reporting, compliance, and communications.

  • Support outreach activities, including Tribal partner engagement, cultural competency training, and stakeholder communication.

  • Assist with research program evaluation, reporting, and managing logistics for events, training, and program milestones.

University Of Arizona rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

  • Coordinate day-to-day project operations for the American Indian Research Center for Health, including administrative reporting, compliance, and communications, and support the outreach program team.
  • Support the center director on All of Us/NIH committees and Tribal engagement team meetings and coordinate Tribal partner outreach and education activities.
  • Review funding opportunities for the AIRCH team and Tribal partners and recommend options for consideration.
  • Prepare cultural competency training and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and deliver onboarding for new program hires.
  • Serve as the primary trainer for program-specific systems.
  • Administer skills assessments for program staff and document results.
  • Guide the work of work-study students and AIRCH student workers, and coordinate deliverables with external consultants, to meet program deadlines and milestones. 
  • Assist the principal investigator with evaluating research program measures using established metrics and key performance indicators to track progress.
  • Draft and submit progress reports and other reports required by the principal investigator.
  • Make scheduling and workflow decisions for the principal investigator's area, including approving student worker time off and managing coverage.
  • Facilitate communication with key program stakeholders, including NIH, UAHS research administration, community partners, and research investigators and staff.
  • Plan center ceremonies and activities in coordination with the principal investigator.
  • Provide administrative support for outreach and recruitment of undergraduate students interested in program-related fields.
  • Schedule trainees for journal clubs and training activities and resolve trainee scheduling and participation issues.
  • Identify training and conference opportunities for trainees and coordinate related travel.
  • Serve as a liaison to partner departments in support of grant objectives and represent the program at interdepartmental meetings.
  • Coordinate research program events and logistics with principal investigators, the business office, and student trainees, including winter and summer programs and course-specific meetings.
  • Process program purchases and coordinate vendor communications.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the principal investigator and maintain documentation for NIH annual reporting.
  • Must be able to travel frequently in-state, but also nationally for conferences/meetings.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

  • Thorough knowledge of Indigenous research regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge in principles of research ethics.
  • Ability to independently initiate, plan, prioritize, and complete work assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge and experience with Indigenous cultural and ceremonial practices.
  • Knowledge and ability to organize, coordinate, and manage logistics, planning, and execution of team activities and projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and influence decision-making with university management, leadership, and other key stakeholders.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with colleagues, university leadership, and internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with governmental, academic, Tribal, and community agencies.
  • Ability to deliver effective, persuasive presentations and anticipate audience questions, concerns, and informational needs.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing competing deadlines, resources, and responsibilities.

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