Chatham University · 5 months ago
Graduate Assistant - Research
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelChatham University is seeking a motivated graduate student to serve as a Research Assistant in the School of Business and Enterprise. This role involves supporting faculty research initiatives through literature reviews, data analysis, and research support, providing valuable hands-on experience in business research methodologies.
EducationKnowledge ManagementUniversities
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive literature reviews across business and enterprise topics
Identify, evaluate, and synthesize relevant academic sources and industry publications
Maintain organized repository of research materials and citations
Stay current with emerging trends and developments in assigned research areas
Perform statistical analysis using software packages such as SPSS, R, Stata, or Excel
Clean, organize, and prepare datasets for analysis
Conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses
Create data visualizations, charts, and graphs to present findings
Validate data accuracy and identify potential analytical issues
Assist faculty with ongoing research projects and grant-funded studies
Collect primary and secondary data from various sources
Prepare research summaries, reports, and presentations
Support manuscript preparation for academic journals and conferences
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in the MBA program
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Basic knowledge of statistical software (SPSS, R, Stata, or similar)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and ability to work independently
Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Preferred
Previous research experience in academic or professional settings
Coursework in research methods, statistics, or econometrics
Experience with survey design and data collection
Familiarity with bibliographic management software (EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley)
Knowledge of qualitative research methods
Background in business analytics or data science
Company
Chatham University
Chatham University, founded in 1869, is located in the vibrant Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
Founded in 1869
201-500 employees
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