Research assistant

A research assistant is a researcher employed, often on a temporary contract,[1] by a university or a research institute, for the purpose of assisting in academic research. Research assistants are not independent and not directly responsible for the outcome of the research and are responsible to a supervisor or principal investigator. Research assistants are often educated to degree level[2] and might be enrolled in a postgraduate degree program and simultaneously teach.[1][3][4]

Undergraduate and Post-doctoral level

Although a research assistant is normally appointed at graduate level, undergraduates are also sometimes appointed to support research.

Similarly, someone who has recently been awarded a doctoral degree may hold a temporary appointment as a postdoctoral research assistant.

Clinical research assistant

A clinical research assistant is employed by a hospital or medical research centre, who is involved in the administration of clinical trials. He or she may assist a senior investigator with recruiting and enrolling research subjects, as well as with correspondence and grant applications.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "European University Institute - Belgium Flanders, Academic Career Structure". www.eui.eu. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
  2. ↑ University of Cambridge (March 2003). "Generic Role Profile Research Assistant". Archived from the original on 18 May 2010. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
  3. ↑ European Business School (11 May 2010). "Research Assistant - Supply Chain Management Institute". Retrieved 18 May 2010.
  4. ↑ Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (9 March 2008). "Research Assistant Position at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka". Retrieved 18 May 2010.