GA Research: GMBRD - Assistant

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This Graduate Assistant Research position will assist faculty with current or prospective research projects. Skills and areas of development that will be achieved through the role of this position include: specific field knowledge, ability to work under limited supervision, results oriented, leadership, teamwork, time management, strong communication, customer service.

Salary $8K

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support for the development or completion of scholarly activities/research projects within the Lyon Center for Gamebird Research as assigned.      
• Assist with the research methodology/modeling/design of experiments and collection of data.     
• Assist with literature review, data entry, and data compilation as required.       
• Assist with submission of abstracts/proposals for regional or national conference presentations as needed.     
• Assist with the preparation of presentations at regional or national conferences as needed.      
• Attend research presentations as required.       
• Assist the Director or staff with the development of manuscripts suitable for submission to research journals.      
• Assist the Director or staff with the electronic or mail submission of research articles.       
• Assist with research grant proposal development and proposal.      
• Assist with any other activities (including departmental activities) within the scope of the research project.      
• Attend classes/lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.      
• Assist with any activities (including departmental activities) related to teaching·       
• Assist with College activities as requested by the Director or staff members.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:      

Education: Must be an active student at the graduate level. 

Knowledge / Skills: Detail-oriented, organized, punctual, and responsible. Good computer skills (list programs you have used, for example, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAS, SPSS, STATA, MATHLAB, Minitab, R, etc.).·       

Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to handle confidential matters and to be professional.  

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE: Prior research experience.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.