Research Assistant for School of Engineering - Lynchburg, VA
2 days ago
Job description
The Research Assistant will assist with department research projects. The Research Assistant works under direct supervision of a School of Engineering faculty member. The Research Assistant is assigned duties and carries out research objectives and tasks as outlined by the faculty member based on the research. While supervised, the Research Assistant will be expected to follow guidelines and protocols for safe lab operation as well as to continue developing a good understanding of lab manuals and laboratory terminology. If using simulation codes, the Research Assistant will assume responsibility for proper operations of the computing facility. Off hours and weekend work may be required but must have authorization from the faculty advisor.Essential Functions and Responsibilities
1. Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering Liberty University's mission.
2. Maintain safe work environment.
3. Learn and follow lab procedures to be able effectively schedule, organize, and report on the status of conducted research.
4. Maintain accurate records of conducted research based on the adopted tools and techniques.
5. Become proficient in performing routine tasks assigned by the Faculty member.
6. Conduct literature reviews.
7. Assist faculty in preparing materials for publications and presentations.
8. Write progress reports.
9. Meet with faculty supervisor to maintain an ongoing assessment of the performance.
10. Perform other related duties as required.
Additional information may be found here
Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies
Current enrollment in the undergraduate degree program. Satisfactory academic progress (3.0 or higher GPA). Prior focus on science and math curriculum in high school.
Time Type
Part timeLocation
Lynchburg - In OfficeThe University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
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