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NorthShore

Research Summer Intern-Surgery

Evanston, IL · On-site

$17 - $23.80/hr

Undergrad Summer Research Intern * Location: Evanston, IL (onsite) * Full Time/Part Time: Full Time * Program Dates: Program Dates: July- August 2026 Position Summary: The Endeavor Health Department ...

Chatham

Summer Research Fellow (Cottrell)

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Summer researchers will do theoretical and/or experimental chemistry research under the direction of Dr. Will Pfalzgraff All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work ...

AQR

2027 Research Summer Analyst

Greenwich, CT · On-site

Our Summer Analysts experience life as a Researcher, which may include studying financial markets, learning academic theory, analyzing market data, building new (or improving on existing) trading ...

AQR

2027 Research Summer Analyst

Greenwich, CT

Our Summer Analysts experience life as a Researcher, which may include studying financial markets, learning academic theory, analyzing market data, building new (or improving on existing) trading ...

Brownhealth

$18 - $25.82/hr

Research assistants must reside in or near Providence for the summer. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion ...

New York University

Summer Research Scholar

New York, NY · On-site

$27/hr

Description PART TIME SUMMER RESEARCH SCHOLAR New York University Tandon School of Engineering The Research in Advanced Integrated Systems and Circuits (RAISE) Lab at the Electrical and Computer ...

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Research Assistant Position - Summer 2026

Research Assistant Position - Summer 2026

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

Part-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our team for a summer research project starting June 1st, 2026. Must be a current Lipscomb University student. This position may be federal work study eligible.

Position Overview: This is a temporary summer position offering hands-on research experience in a dynamic academic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct systematic data collection and management
  • Perform comprehensive literature reviews and synthesize findings
  • Provide editorial review and proofreading support for manuscript preparation
  • Assist with other research-related tasks as needed

Qualifications:

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Position Details:

  • Start Date: June 1st, 2026
  • Duration: Summer 2026
  • Commitment: 10-15 hours per week / part-time
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Born from the powerful vision of courageous leaders, Lipscomb University leads at the forefront as pioneers in Christ-centered higher education, magnifying the best in everyone we encounter on our campus, in our community and around the world. Forged by the trials and opportunities of 130 years of pursuing excellence in education, we continually reimagine and refine our methods to fulfill our mission—preparing learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative experiences. Lipscomb offers an intellectually challenging academic program with a commitment to continual spiritual formation while engaging the world.

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