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C4 Research Assistant (Student Position)
Job Description
C4 Research Assistant (Student Position)
Job no: 498187
Work type: Student Employment
- General
Location:
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories:
Student Employment
- General
Position Title:
C4 Research Assistant (Student Position)
Location:
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Department:
College of Arts and Sciences
Advertised Salary:
$14.00
- $14.
49
Summary of Position:
The position will support the C4 faculty research project through tasks such as mentoring, gathering information, organizing data, and preparing materials that support students in the C4 Scholar Program. The student will develop valuable skills in communication and organization. Applicants should be dependable, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Position Requirements:
- Must have a good understanding of the subject matter that is to be researched
- Able to complete more intensive work assignments
- Possess advances qualifications of this position
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Data collection and management
- Using database and spreadsheet programs
- Decision-making on issues relevant to data collection
Number of Positions Available:
11 Documents Needed to
Apply:
Resume/ Class Schedule Job Close Date:
December 12, 2026
EEO Statement:
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
Advertised:
11 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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A Research Assistant assists with a research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. Typically conduct research under the guidance of senior researchers or professors. These roles are often held by undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in relevant fields, or individuals with relevant work experience.
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