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International Research Assistant Jobs in Puerto Rico

Working under the direction of the Senior Urban Planning Lead, this position will assist in the ... Conduct research on vacant property management, neighborhood revitalization, and planning best ...

Junior Associate

San Juan, PR · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Gather, document, and analyze business requirements through research, interviews, workshops, and ... Create process flow diagrams and document current-state and future-state processes. * Assist in ...

Ensure project activities adhere to domestic and international regulatory requirements and approved ... Support: Assist with technical, financial, and organizational challenges by researching issues ...

Ensure project activities adhere to domestic and international regulatory requirements and approved ... Support: Assist with technical, financial, and organizational challenges by researching issues ...

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What does an international research assistant do?

An International Research Assistant supports global research projects by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data across different countries. They assist in literature reviews, coordinate with international collaborators, and help prepare reports or presentations. Strong communication skills and cultural awareness are essential for working with diverse teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an international research assistant?

A successful International Research Assistant possesses strong research abilities, cross-cultural communication skills, and proficiency in a relevant academic field, often supported by a bachelor's degree or higher. Familiarity with data analysis software (such as SPSS or Stata), online survey platforms, and sometimes foreign language proficiency or certifications in research ethics (like CITI) are valuable assets. Attention to detail, adaptability, teamwork, and effective time management are essential soft skills that help in coordinating tasks across different countries and cultures. These competencies are crucial for handling diverse research projects and collaborating with global teams to ensure accurate, meaningful results.

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Infographic showing various International Research Assistant job openings in Puerto Rico as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Management and Program Assistant (Office Automation)

US Department of the Treasury

Bayamon, PR • On-site

$50K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


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8.2

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Job description

WHAT IS LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
  • Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s):
    • LBI - Eastern Compliance Practice Area (ECPA), Withholding Exchange and International Individual Compliance (WEIIC), NorthEastern Compliance Practice Area (NECPA),Treaty and Transfer Pricing Operations (TPPO)

REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILSQualifications:

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07: To be eligible for this position, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience includes:

  • Experience identifying operational and/or program problems, analyzing information to determine probable causes, and developing recommendations for resolving the identified problems;
  • Experience researching program and/or operational issues, gathering and reviewing statistics or other information, and preparing findings and corrective-action recommendations for management review;
  • Experience reviewing administrative controls for completeness and compliance with established procedures, guidelines, and formats, and revising procedures, guidelines, or controls based on identified changes or deficiencies;
  • Experience preparing memoranda, preliminary reports, or charts that document findings and recommendations; and
  • Experience using word-processing, databases, and/or spreadsheet software to prepare documents and to enter, revise, organize, sort, calculate, store, and retrieve data.

AND
You must also meet the following requirement(s):

  • TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens"
  • TIME IN GRADE (TIG): For positions above the GS-05,applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-05, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03 or 04 positions.
AND
  • TYPING AND OFFICE AUTOMATION (OA):
    • TYPING PROFICIENCY: Applicants must be qualified typists with a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute (based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors). Applicants may meet these requirements by passing the appropriate performance test, presenting a certificate of proficiency from a school or other organization authorized to issue such certificates by the Office of Personnel Management local office, or by self-certifying their proficiency. Performance test results and certificates of proficiency are acceptable for three years. We may verify proficiency skills of self-certified applicants by administering the appropriate performance test.
    • Office Automation (OA): This position requires experience using office automation systems, software practices and procedures.


For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education:A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).Employment Type: OTHER

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