UG Student Research Assistant

Undergraduate Student Research Assistant (unpaid)

The Student Research Assistant will work with a team of students and a Faculty Member on research projects.  The Faculty Member will identify one or more Student Research Assistants to help with their projects.  The Faculty Member will act as a mentor, regularly providing counsel and direction on how to conduct the research.

Benefits of working as a Student Research Assistant:

  1. Gain significant insight into the world of academic research.
  2. Learn specific skills that will help later in design and conducting scholarly research projects.
  3. Be involved in research typically only available to advanced graduate students and faculty members.
  4. Learn high-level project planning and research skills.
  5. Learn a wide variety of research approaches and terminology.
  6. Earn up to 4 undergraduate credits each semester.

Requirements of a Student Research Assistant:

  1. Admission to the College of Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
  2. Enrolled full-time in an academic major in the Department of Educational Studies: Elementary and Early Childhood.
  3. Demonstrated understanding of English grammar and language structure.
  4. Demonstrated skill in written communication.
  5. Ability to work harmoniously with other students, faculty and other research assistants.
  6. Skills in software related to word processing, data analysis, and reporting.
  7. Project management, time management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities of a Student Research Assistant may include:

  1. Transcribing audiotapes or videotapes
  2. Read, analyze, write, perform research in library, interview, edit, present and evaluate data
  3. Developing and using coding manual for observations
  4. Scheduling appointments with research subjects
  5. Gathering information from research subjects

Schedule: 8 to 15 hours each week during the academic semesters and/or during summer session.  Hours are flexible, depending on the student’s academic schedule.

Salary: This is an unpaid internship.

TO APPLY:  Send application letter, resume, sample of writing (5-10 pages), and names of two professional references to the address below.

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Elizabeth J. Sandell, Ph. D., Assistant Professor
Department of Educational Studies: Elementary and Early Childhood
328 Armstrong Hall, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-1516  Fax:  507-389-5853     elizabeth.sandell@Mnsu.edu