Elizabeth City State University · 5 months ago
Temporary Research Assistant
Elizabeth City, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expElizabeth City State University is dedicated to providing quality higher education and cutting-edge research experience to students. The Temporary Research Assistant will support a research project in advanced manufacturing, focusing on nuclear security, nanomaterials, and nanosensors, while coordinating project activities and mentoring students.
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Responsibilities
Provide administrative support for a project focusing on research and STEM student engagement, and to prepare the logistics to help the PI manage the Consortium and perform the related work
Work closely with the PI to ensure project success by implementing the PI’s planning and helping him organize and oversee project activities within set timelines and budgets
Provide regular updates to the PI and help him coordinate with external partners through organizing meetings and gathering documentation
Contribute to mentoring students participating in the project and provide other supporting needs to the students
Contribute to the student publication and presentation of the outcomes of their projects
Help the PI prepare progress reports for the sponsor and will collaborate on manuscript preparation for publication
Qualification
Required
Strong skills in MS Office, MS Project (or similar), MS Teams, and Zoom Meeting software
Good knowledge of administration and financial IT tools, including PeopleAdmin, Banner, ChromeRiver, and Dynamic Forms
Good record of MS degree level research experience in the fields of specialty such as 1) Materials fabrication, Sample preparation, Materials characterization (Optical microscopy, Electron microscopy, Spectroscopic methods, Nanoprobe analytical techniques,… ), or 2) Computer Simulation for materials and devices, or 3) Machine Learning for materials research
Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with faculty and students
Strong technical and analytical skills
Ability to write technical reports
Effective organizational skills and customer service skills necessary for a research-oriented environment
M.S. in Material Science and Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
0 – 5 years of relevant experience in materials research administration
Company
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City State University is a school in Elizabeth City.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Elizabeth City State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (3)
2024 (2)
2023 (3)
2022 (4)
2021 (5)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.39MKey Investors
Federal Aviation AdministrationPNC Foundation
2024-03-05Grant· $0.39M
2022-02-01Grant
Leadership Team
Eric V. Zarghami
Chief Information Security Officer
Jamar Jones, CGCIO
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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