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Mercer University

PHD Research Assistant-Invite Only

Pay: $20.40/hr

Posted: 6 days ago

Location: Savannah, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/10/2026

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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.

$53,616 / year median in Missouri

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Juli Langston Job Title:

PHD Research Assistant-Invite Only Job Description:

This is an intermediate level, where the incumbent performs work independently with moderate supervision and begins contributing to analysis and project development: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below, as well as other related duties as assigned: 23.3%

Conducts experiments independently with moderate supervision. 7.0
Modifies protocols when needed and contributes to experimental design. 23.3%
Manages inventory, orders supplies independently, maintains equipment logs, and ensures compliance with lab safety procedures. 23.3%
Supports day-to-day lab operations, maintains documentation systems, and helps train new lab members in standard procedures. 11 .6%
Conducts statistical analyses, interprets results, and prepares data summaries or figures for review by senior researchers. 11.5%
Drafts sections of manuscripts, prepares poster content, and contributes to figure Essential development.

Requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year of related research experience.

Hourly Pay Rate:

$20.40

Scheduled Hours:

Start Date:

09/4/2026

End Date:

06/30/2030

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