Job Title: Research
Assistant
Position
Information: Provides assistance to a research staff by collecting data,
keeping records, conducting literature and technical research, analyzing data,
preparing reports, etc.
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Data Collection. Collects
various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects.
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Record Keeping. Keeps
record of information obtained during research. May include a database of information,
hard files, etc.
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Literature Research. Conducts
research of the literature.
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Technical Research. Independently
conducts technical research.
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Data Analysis. Conducts
analyses of data. Interprets, draws conclusions, and discusses with
principal investigator.
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Report Preparation. Prepares
various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that
may be submitted for publication.
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Test Construction. Constructs
tests or assists in the construction of tests.
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Collaboration. Collaborates
with other researchers.
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Material Presentation. Presents
research material to fellow researchers, etc.
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As Needed. Performs
various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree comparable to where the vacancy exists
Experience: 2 years experience as a research assistant
Preferred
additional qualities:
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Strong existing computer skills with Microsoft Office
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Articulate and tactful communications skills; readiness to meet
and work directly with clients.
Required
abilities and dispositions:
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High personal motivation, self-management, and
detail-orientation; ability to take responsibility in meeting deadlines and
making progress without direct supervision.
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Strong spoken and written communications skills.
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Capacity and will to learn new software, research methods, and
work routines quickly, flexibility in responding to new research opportunities
as they arise.
Application
Process
Interested
candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly
detailing their current remuneration and expectations to
recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 15th November 2013.
Only short listed
candidates will be contacted