What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at Netsimco?
Netsimco, is a Saalex company located in Middletown, RI. Saalex is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company providing Cyber Security, Information Technology, Strategic Operations Research, Wargaming, Training and Education, Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services to an array of government agencies across every warfare domain.
We are currently seeking a motivated and ambitious research assistant to join our team.
The Research Administrator (RA) will have Chinese Mandarin language skills and graduate level experience performing academic research. RA will hold a MA/MS or have a BA/BS and extensive research experience. He/she will be responsible for procuring, evaluating and organizing research materials in a library setting. Work includes cataloging of Chinese newspapers, periodicals, publications and both online and offline research venues to aid the research efforts. Occasional translation work required. RA will help locate, compile and organize research materials to assist professional faculty members. The ideal candidate is mandarin-speaker with MA/MS seeking entry level position in academic field. Full time or significant part time work available. Clearance: Secret clearance required
Responsibilities:
- Position requires extensive research experience in a rigorous academic environment.
- Research Asst. will support Strategic Research Department PhD faculty; perform literature reviews; develop executive summaries and conduct applied research in social sciences.
- Library, database and academic internet search expertise required.
- Assistant will proof-read articles, review citations and footnotes, develop/refine PowerPoint briefings, find and review books, assist in arrangements for conferences, workshops and other events, and support student seminars.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in international relations or similar field. (MA preferred).
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Basic understanding of proper protocol and military structure.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Salary : $19 - $27