Graduate Research Assistant
Norfolk State University
About the Role
The Graduate Research Assistant is a full-time, on-site role located in Norfolk, VA, supporting faculty-led research projects within Norfolk State University.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting literature reviews
- Assisting with study design
- Collecting and organizing data
- Performing data analysis under faculty supervision
- Preparing research materials
- Maintaining laboratory or project records
- Contributing to research reports, presentations, and publications
- Collaborating with faculty, staff, and other students
- Attending relevant meetings
- Ensuring research activities comply with institutional and ethical guidelines
- Supporting grant applications (additional duty)
- Documenting project progress (additional duty)
- Presenting findings at seminars or conferences (additional duty)
Qualifications
- Enrollment in a relevant graduate program at Norfolk State University or a closely related field of study.
- Strong Research and Analytical Skills to support study design, literature review, and problem-solving.
- Effective Communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication for reports, presentations, and collaboration.
- Laboratory Skills where applicable, including careful sample handling, protocol adherence, and safety compliance.
- Data Analysis skills, including working with quantitative or qualitative data, using appropriate tools or software.
- Ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and collaborate in a diverse academic environment.
- Attention to detail, ethical conduct in research, and willingness to learn new methods and technologies.
- Prior research experience, familiarity with statistics software (e.g., SPSS, R, or similar), and experience contributing to publications or presentations are beneficial.