Darden General Research Assistant [Student Wage] (Remote)

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Darden is hiring research assistants for the summer 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. This posting is for multiple positions requiring the same skills. Potential areas of work include impact investing, gratitude at work, entrepreneurship, and other topics relevant to faculty research initiatives. Position offers 15-40 hours/week during the summer. Position is remote, but student must physically reside in the United States. This position is ONLY open to UVA students. Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. 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.

Requirements

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.
Must physically reside in the United States.
This position is ONLY open to UVA students.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

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