§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

university research assistant

University research assistants conduct academic research for the university or college they are employed in.

Description

University research assistants conduct academic research for the university or college they are employed in. They may assist professors they are affiliated with, their supervisor, in their research or develop their own in the related field of that professor.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

university procedures research design scientific research methodology scientific literature

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

computational biology quantitative analysis computational mechanics computer simulation mathematical modelling industrial research and development statistics European integration geography computational chemistry multidisciplinary research stem cells cognitive computing

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research develop scientific theories develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge assist scientific research apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities conduct scholarly research write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities archive scientific documentation increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights monitor developments in field of expertise study topics speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience write research proposals manage research data use data processing techniques conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals discuss research proposals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)