Nova Southeastern University · 1 day ago
Graduate Research Assistant I - 991836
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$25K/yr - $25K/yr
0+ years expNova Southeastern University (NSU) is a not-for-profit institution known for its academic excellence and innovation, and they are seeking a Graduate Research Assistant I. The role involves participating in the design, execution, analysis, and evaluation of research projects aligned with the educational goals of the student and the Oceanographic Center.
EducationHigher EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Contributes to basic and applied research activities. Performs a variety of tests, makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results
Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures
May participate in the publication of significant results
Advances expertise through education, training, and/or research experience
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of ArcGis and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Database and data entry skills
Ability to utilize or learn to utilize software relevant to the research program, new research methods and, work routines quickly
Ability to attain required certification for applicable research program or project
Ability to read and comprehend reports and other scientific literature
Ability to safely and effectively handle small boats
Must obtain within three (3) days of hire a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued Florida Boating Safety Education Identification Card (only required for boat operators who were born on or after January 1, 1988 as per State of Florida Law)
Bachelor's Degree
Major (if required: Biology or related field
Six (6) months experience working in a laboratory or scientific research environment
Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at the Oceanographic Center
Preferred
Completion of a United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCG AUX) Boating Safety course
Benefits
Tuition waiver
Retirement plan
Excellent medical and dental plans
Company
Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University is a nonprofit, independent research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.
1001-5000 employees
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2023 (10)
2022 (16)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.75MKey Investors
Community Foundation of BrowardHealth Foundation of South Florida
2025-06-26Grant· $0.45M
2023-02-15Grant· $1M
2022-02-22Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Marilyn Gardner
Program Professor & Education Enterprise Associate
Theoharis Theoharides
Executive Director, Center of Excellence for Neuroinflammation Research, NSU
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