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Research Assistant

Talent Software Services, Inc
Cambridge, MA Contractor
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/28/2026

Position Summary
Assist a faculty member with course and curriculum development efforts, scholarly research, and data collection efforts. Contribute to the faculty member's research in ways that typically include writing and editing, data and information gathering, and designing qualitative and quantitative research. Gain an understanding of the research subject matter.


Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct interviews, surveys, and literature reviews.
  • Synthesize findings, analyze, and interpret results.
  • Assist with the creation of presentations, summaries, and articles on research topics.
 

Candidate Requirements

  • Competent in Excel.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Able to work independently with limited oversight.
 

Faculty are looking for two individuals to assist with background data collection and matching. The work is expected to take 2 weeks, but we are hoping to identify candidates who would have the ability to stay for an additional third week if the project is not finished.

This work will be conducted 100% onsite from 9-5 (with a 1-hour lunch break).

Salary : $22

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