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Tamus

Research & Instruction Librarian

Commerce, TX · On-site

The Research and Instruction Librarian is responsible for providing general and advanced discipline-specific research assistance and instruction services to undergraduate and graduate students ...

Tamus

Research & Instruction Librarian

Commerce, TX · On-site

The Research and Instruction Librarian is responsible for providing general and advanced discipline-specific research assistance and instruction services to undergraduate and graduate students ...

MedStar Health

Research Assistant - PRN

Washington, DC · On-site

$18.70 - $32.72/hr

About the Job General Summary of Position Under direct or close supervision provides technical lab and clinical research assistance to the research team to facilitate a variety of research activities ...

Washington University of St. Louis

$58K - $99K/yr

Provide research assistance to law students and other users of the Law Library during assigned Reference shifts and otherwise as needed. * Teach legal research methodologies for credit in the law ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for research assistance in the United States is $21.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Research Assistance vs Research Analyst?

AspectResearch AssistanceResearch Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree or related courseworkOften requires a bachelor's degree, with some roles preferring a master's or higher
Work EnvironmentSupportive, task-oriented roles often in academic, corporate, or research settingsAnalytical, data-driven roles in various industries including finance, healthcare, and academia
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutions, corporationsMarket research firms, financial institutions, consulting firms
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level or support roles in researchDistinguishing analytical roles with more responsibility

Research Assistance roles focus on supporting research projects through data collection and organization, often requiring basic research skills. Research Analysts perform in-depth data analysis, interpret findings, and contribute to strategic decisions. While both roles involve research, the Research Analyst position typically demands more advanced analytical skills and experience.

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Infographic showing various Research Assistance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,571 per year, or $21.9 per hour.

Science & Engineering Research & Instruction Librarian (Research & Instruction)

Baltimore, MD • On-site

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
Newspaper Publishers • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.external

$60 - $80/hr

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Posted 8 days ago

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Job Overview

Librarian III with superior level of knowledge and expertise in collection development, research assistance and consultation, and instruction for science and engineering programs and departments. The position develops effective plans, workflows, and processes to provide resources or services in assigned areas that support the university’s mission and program objectives.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as an expert within the unit or department based on an abroad level of knowledge and skill. Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to other library staff in their area of expertise. May include supervision of library staff.
  • Stay apprised of new developments and trends in various operational areas to foster more effective delivery of resources or services.
  • Resolve issues based on knowledge and experience.
  • Lead or actively participate in collaborative department projects, lending expertise and analysis of issues and/or needs, and coordinate completion of assigned work. Identify and stay abreast of emerging educational technologies, research methods, open access trends, related e‑resource and bibliographic standards, and interoperability.
  • Establish relationships and communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for the department and the JH libraries, lending expertise to JH libraries’ special interest and other collaborative groups and efforts.
  • Represent JH libraries in public forums, including meetings, conferences, and collaborative initiatives.
  • Serve on library or institution‑wide committees or working groups.
  • Collaborate with peer groups regionally and nationally.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of resources in sciences and/or engineering.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the research life cycle in sciences and/or engineering.
  • Familiarity with scholarly communication issues.
  • Familiarity with the developing role of AI in science and/or engineering.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in library science or related field.
  • Five years of related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Coaching and Mentoring – Beginner
  • Collections Development and Care – Advanced
  • Information Resource Proficiency – Advanced
  • Interpersonal Skills – Advanced
  • Library Expertise – Advanced
  • Library Management Systems – Advanced
  • Oral and Written Communications – Advanced
  • Policy Development and Implementation – Advanced
  • Research Assistance – Advanced
  • Scholarly Contributions – Intermediate
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