[Hiring] General Research Assistant @University of Virginia

Role Description

Darden is hiring research assistants for the academic year who will report either directly to Darden faculty or to associate directors for research initiatives across Darden to provide support for the research work of Darden faculty. Work may include:

• Locating and summarizing existing academic literature and policies
• Constructing data sets based on information collected online
• Writing summaries of faculty research for business practitioners

This posting is for multiple positions requiring the same skills. Potential areas of work include:

• Impact investing
• Gratitude at work
• Entrepreneurship
• Other topics relevant to faculty research initiatives

Qualifications

• Very strong written and verbal communication
• Strong synthesis skills (reading and summarizing arguments)
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently while balancing multiple projects
• Willing to attack a problem from different angles when the first approach does not work
• Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply
• Open to students in business, accounting, economics, social sciences, humanities, statistics, mathematics, or other disciplines with strong writing skills

Requirements

• Current UVA student
• Hourly pay rate depends on level of education:
• 4-year degree: $15/hour
• MA Degree: $19/hour
• Ph.D. Degree (post-MA phase): $25/hour
• Position offers 8-20 hours/week during the academic year
• Position is remote, but student must physically reside in the United States
• This position is ONLY open to UVA students

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Remote work opportunity

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

Company Description

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.