Job Details
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Title: Student Assistant- Office of the Provost- Student Researcher
Employee Class: Student Assistant
College Work Study Position: No
Department: Office of the Provost
Division: Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week: 20
Hiring Rate: $12/per hour
Preferred Student Classification: N/A
Nature & Purpose of Position:
Primary Responsibilities
The Research Assistant will perform research and provide support for Dr. Cardinal’s current projects, including but not limited to:
Literature Reviews:
Conduct comprehensive reviews of evidence-based best practices in:
- Experiential learning methodologies
- Undergraduate research programs
- Internship effectiveness and outcomes
- Career success metrics and pathways
- Global engagement initiatives
- Study abroad program evaluation
- International student support services
Research & Writing:
Assist with research design, data collection, analysis, and academic writing
Community Engagement:
Participate in campus observation, collaboration, and outreach activities
Data Management:
Organize and maintain research databases and citation libraries
AI Research & Discovery Tools:
- Perplexity: AI-powered research assistant with real-time web access
- Semantic Scholar: AI-enhanced academic paper search and analysis
- Research Rabbit: Article discovery with citation network visualization
- Connected Papers: Visual exploration of academic paper relationships
- Elicit: Research question answering using academic literature
- Consensus: Evidence-based answers from scientific research
AI Writing & Analysis Tools:
- ChatGPT/Claude: AI-assisted research, writing, and analysis
- Scite: Smart citation analysis and paper validation
- Scholarcy: Automated research paper summaries and key insights
- SciSpace: AI-powered paper reading and comprehension assistance
- PaperPal: Academic writing enhancement and grammar checking
- Grammarly: Advanced writing assistance and style improvement
Research Management & Organization:
- Zotero with AI plugins: Reference management with smart organization
- Notion AI: Research note-taking and project management
- Obsidian: Knowledge management with AI-powered connections
Statistical Software:
STATA, SPSS, R, Python, or similar platforms
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Hands-on experience in educational research
- Professional development in emerging AI research methodologies
- Mentorship from experienced academic professionals
- Opportunity to contribute to published research
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments
Required Qualifications
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organization: Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
- Writing Proficiency: Demonstrated academic writing capabilities
- Research Skills: Ability to conduct systematic literature reviews
- Data Analysis: Competency in understanding and comparing statistics and datasets
- Citation Standards: Knowledge of APA citation style
- Campus Engagement: Active involvement in community and/or campus activities
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of or willingness to learn AI research platforms and statistical software, including:
Open Date: 09/11/2025
