<p>About the Job</p> <p>Research Assistant</p> <p>The Research Assistant will assist the Project Director in conducting research activities</p> <p>throughout the course of the project. Specifically, the Research Assistant will do the</p> <p>following:</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li>Assist the Project Director in designing research methodologies, gathering data, </li></ol> <p>creating report and other deliverables.</p> <ol start="2"> <li>Work with the Project Director and Project Evaluator to gather and assess project </li></ol> <p>derived data for grant information dissemination</p> <ol start="3"> <li>Provide support for student research activities as needed </li></ol> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Minimum of a bachelor's degree required, preferably in</p> <p>computational biology; experience in administration of a project or program;</p> <p>computer and writing skills; ability to work well with people. Master's degree</p> <p>preferred.</p> <p>About the Department</p> <p>The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state's only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. The School of Dentistry advances health through scientific discovery, innovative education, and the highest quality care for all communities. Our impact extends beyond dental offices to classrooms and clinics throughout the region. We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators, and research scientists.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>Pay Range: $25.00 - $32.00 depending on education/qualifications/experience</p> <p>Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.</p> <p>Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.</p> <p>Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.</p> <p>Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.</p> <p>To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.</p> <p>Employment Requirements</p> <p>Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.</p> <p>About the U of M</p> <p>The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)</p> <p>The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.</p> <p>At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).</p>