Research Operation Assistant, DIBI

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-time Research Assistant will support quantitative and qualitative research as part of the DIBI (DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE INSTITUTE)’s ongoing research projects. This position will support the Institute’s Founding Director, Sr. Researchers, and Associate Director of Operations on projects that will analyze the social, economic, and physical characteristics of communities to identify priority areas for resilience-based development and devise strategies for implementing plans and projects. Additionally, will participate in a new Department of Defense project that will require research in the areas of supply chain, infrastructure, policies, and national security.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience conducting interdisciplinary research.
Experience conducting resilience research (supply chain, community resilience, infrastructure, Cyber Security).
Strong note-taking abilities.
Proofreading and editing skills.
Experience synthesizing large amounts of information into concise briefings or other written and oral presentations.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize deadlines.
Ability to stay focused and excel with minimal supervision.
High level of professionalism.
Microsoft Office skills.
U.S. citizenship is required per federal agency.

Nice To Haves

ArcMAP GIS experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support quantitative and qualitative research.
Analyze social, economic, and physical characteristics of communities.
Identify priority areas for resilience-based development.
Devise strategies for implementing plans and projects.
Conduct research in the areas of supply chain, infrastructure, policies, and national security.
Synthesize large amounts of information into concise briefings or other written and oral presentations.