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The Pennsylvania State University

The Research Assistant will communicate with potential study respondents, conduct comprehensive literature reviews (without the use of AI in the writing process or written documents), prepare ...

Montana State University

Research Assistant I

Bozeman, MT · On-site

$15.92 - $19.91/hr

Frankie Kay Crutcher frankie.crutcher@montana.edu 406-994-2227 Classification Title Research Asst I ... Supervise summer student workers, student interns, and graduate students. * Provide periodic ...

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What is a Summer Math Research Assistant?

A Summer Math Research Assistant is typically a student or early-career researcher who supports mathematics faculty or research teams during the summer. Their responsibilities may include gathering data, running simulations, analyzing mathematical models, and assisting with academic papers or presentations. This role provides hands-on experience in mathematical research and often helps students develop skills relevant to graduate school or STEM careers. Summer Math Research Assistants may work at universities, research institutes, or through special summer programs.

What are the most common challenges faced by Summer Math Research Assistants, and how can they be addressed?

Summer Math Research Assistants often encounter challenges such as adapting to new mathematical concepts quickly, managing multiple research tasks, and collaborating with diverse team members. To address these, it's important to communicate regularly with your supervisor and peers, stay organized with project timelines, and proactively seek clarification when needed. Engaging in group discussions and attending lab meetings can also help you stay connected and informed, making the research experience more rewarding and less overwhelming.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Summer Math Research Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Math Research Assistant, you need strong mathematical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with advanced math concepts, often supported by coursework in mathematics or related fields. Proficiency in mathematical software such as MATLAB, Mathematica, or Python is typically required, along with experience using research databases and tools. Attention to detail, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork are essential soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure high-quality research contributions, facilitate clear presentation of findings, and foster productive collaboration within research teams.

What is the difference between Summer Math Research Assistant vs Summer Data Analyst?

AspectSummer Math Research AssistantSummer Data Analyst
Required CredentialsUndergraduate or graduate in mathematics, statistics, or related fieldUndergraduate or graduate in data science, statistics, or related field
Work EnvironmentAcademic research projects, university labsCorporate, research firms, or academic settings
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutesBusinesses, consulting firms, research companies
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

The Summer Math Research Assistant role focuses on mathematical research, often within academic settings, requiring strong math credentials. In contrast, a Summer Data Analyst emphasizes data interpretation and analysis skills, typically in corporate or research environments. While both roles involve research and data handling, their focus and industry usage differ significantly.

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Temporary Research Assistant

Temporary Research Assistant

Brandeis University

Brandeis, CA

$18/hr

Part-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

The Institute for Behavioral Health seeks an Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) as summer intern to provide data collection and general support the Exploring Community Knowledge -Ongoing (ECKS-O) study.

This is a part time internship, 20 hour per week from June - August 2026.

The pay rate is $18/hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Undergraduate Research Assistant summer intern will work as part of a team to:

  • Working with Project Managers, to execute project administrative tasks.
  • Assist with data collection efforts for survey data for the ECKS-O study. This will be done in the field and remotely with research participants.
  • Work alongside research staff to support quality control activities (e.g., quantitative data, qualitative data, proofreading transcriptions, etc.)
  • Support quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Contribute to statistical analysis (e.g. bivariate analysis) and/or qualitative data coding with ECKS-O data. Experience with SPSS, R or Stata is preferred.
  • Conduct qualitative analysis, experience with Dedoose preferred.
  • Assist in creation/preparation of presentations, documentation, and other communication materials to delivery of information to communities, the department of public health, the team, and more
  • Attend weekly project meetings to record action steps, as requested.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

The candidate must have strong organizational and time-management skills, must be detailed oriented and focused. Must have ability to treat people who use drugs and people who are in recovery with dignity, respect, and kindness. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are necessary. Training and mentoring available for candidate.

Prior experience with research, community service with vulnerable populations, and/or with people who use drugs is preferred. Access to transportation is required.

Pay Range Disclosure

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

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