Darden General Research Assistant - Remote (Student Wage)

Darden is hiring research assistants for the academic year who will report either directly to Darden faculty or to associate directors for research initiatives across Darden to provide support for the research work of Darden faculty. Work may include locating and summarizing existing academic literature and policies, constructing data sets based on information collected online, and writing summaries of faculty research for business practitioners. Potential topics include marketing, the economy, leadership characteristics, entrepreneurship, and other topics relevant to faculty research initiatives. Primary Responsibilities: Locate and summarize academic literature on a variety of topics Create data sets by researching publicly available information on companies or cities Qualitative coding of textual or visual data Summarize and contextualize Darden faculty research for business practitioners Other duties as assigned Skills and Abilities: Very strong written and verbal... communication Strong synthesis skills (reading and summarizing arguments) Strong attention to detail Able to work independently while balancing multiple projects Willing to attack a problem from different angles when the first approach does not work Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Positions are open to students in business, accounting, economics, social sciences, humanities, statistics, mathematics, or other disciplines with strong writing skills. Hourly pay rate depends on level of education. Students pursing a: 4-year degree: $14/hour MA Degree: $19/hour Ph.D. Degree (post-MA phase): $25/hour Position offers 8-20 hours/week during the academic year. Please submit resume and cover letter when applying MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Current UVA student Experience: None Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information. In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and inaugurated a bold experiment. Two centuries later, Jefferson’s vision thrives. Across Grounds - and throughout the world - UVA students, faculty, staff and alumni challenge convention, break barriers and pursue the greater good. The University of Virginia is made up of eleven schools and affiliated foundations in Charlottesville plus the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia. The University of Virginia Health System is a renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The University's Medical Center, School of Medicine and Physicians Group are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education and research. At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs Apply Job!