Carnegiescience

PROJECT RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Position Summary: Collaborate with more senior researchers on the design, organization, and execution of highly specialized and complex research projects that contribute to or complement overall research group objectives. Use established scientific techniques and procedures. May assist with analyzing results and summarizing findings for dissemination through reports or scientific journals.

Essential Functions: The qualified candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Perform a subset of the duties below, as assigned by supervisor:

• Assist postdocs and more senior researchers  in the research environment
• Conduct literature reviews
• Collect and analyze data, summarize project results
• Manage and respond to project related email
• Attend project meetings
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student (or recent graduate with a BS or BA degree in related field)
• Experience with specialized software or datasets, as required by the supervisor
• Satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the supervisor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Participation in a Carnegie Internship Program
• Academic and/or work experience related to the field of research, as defined by the supervisor/lead researcher

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be a self-starter who is motivated to deliver quality work, has the ability for critical thinking and problem solving, and possesses a teamwork attitude
• Strong organizational and computer skills, meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm for developing new skills and expertise

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Occasionally lifts and /or carries objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally stoops and bends
• Occasionally reaches and grasps with arms and hands above head

NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that could be required. The job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.