MBA Research Assistant
About The Position
The CoBA MBA Program is seeking Research Assistants for the 2026-2027 academic year to support several faculty-led research projects in areas related to business, organizations, technology, education, and professional success. The Research Assistant will contribute to various stages of the research process, which may include reviewing academic literature, organizing and managing research materials, assisting with data collection, analyzing qualitative data, and supporting the development of research findings. The position will involve close collaboration with the Principal Investigators and may require the Research Assistant to balance responsibilities across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, as well as an interest in developing experience with rigorous research methods.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in business or related discipline
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in an academic environment
- Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines
- Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on qualitative research
- Interest in artificial intelligence, workplace technology, business sustainability, organizational behavior, and/or business education
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to research.
Responsibilities
- Organize interview transcripts, research documents, datasets, and supporting materials.
- Conduct targeted literature searches and summarize relevant academic research.
- Assist with the preparation, collection, cleaning, and management of research data.
- Support the development and refinement of qualitative coding frameworks using deductive and inductive approaches.
- Identify emerging concepts, categories, and themes within interview data.
- Assist in developing higher-order themes and conceptual relationships.
- Support efforts to establish coding consistency and inter-coder reliability.
- Prepare research summaries, tables, presentations, and other materials documenting project findings.
- Participate in regular project meetings and provide updates on assigned tasks.
- Assist with other research-related activities as needed across the supported projects.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with degree level and experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
