How much does a Graduate Research Assistant make in District of Columbia? The average Graduate Research Assistant salary in District of Columbia is $64,897 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $57,021 and $72,628. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Graduate Research Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Graduate Research Assistant Salary $49,850 DC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Graduate Research Assistant Salary $57,021 DC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Graduate Research Assistant Salary $64,897 DC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Graduate Research Assistant Salary $72,628 DC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Graduate Research Assistant Salary $79,667 DC March 26, 2024
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What is a Graduate Research Assistant ?

A research assistant is a researcher employed, often on a temporary contract, by a university or a research institute, for the purpose of assisting in academic research. Research assistants are not independent and not directly responsible for the outcome of the research and are responsible to a supervisor or principal investigator. Research assistants are often educated to degree level and might be enrolled in a postgraduate degree program and simultaneously teach....

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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $64,897 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $64,897 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $64,897 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $64,897 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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University of Maryland - College Park , MD
Professor Melinda Baldwin in the Department of History is hiring a Graduate Assistant to help with tasks related to her book on the development of peer review in the sciences. With funding from the Sloan Foundation, the Graduate RA will assist with the following tasks: * OCR scanning, tagging, and transcribing of archival scans * Editorial assistance, including confirming the accuracy of direct quotes and assisting with the formatting and proofreading of the footnotes and bibliography. * Possible archival trips to DC-area archives
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Northern Kentucky University - Newport , KY
Posting Details Position Information Working Title Graduate Research Assistant Department Institute for Health Innovations Type of Work Study Graduate Building/Office Location HE - Health Innovation Center Work Schedule 20 hours/week for 15 weeks, flexible hours. Job Description The purpose of this position is to consent patients to a participate in a longitudinal study examining the value of contingency management interventions in Substance Use Disorder treatment and recovery. This position is supported by a private grant in collaboration with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Talbert House, and the Center for Addiction Treatment Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current CV. Primary Responsibilities The ideal IHI Graduate Research Assistant is a graduate student at NKU enrolled in a research-based program with experience in community-based research and a range of interviewing techniques. The candidate will need: * strong organizational skills with attention to det
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Auburn University - Auburn , AL
Position Details Position Information Requisition Number Stu02453P Home Org Name Pathobiology Division Name College of Veterinary Medicine Position Title Graduate Research Assistant - Pathobiology Working Title (if different from Position Title) Job Summary Primary responsibility is to engage in original, professional-level research under a faculty member's supervision in the course of obtaining a graduate degree. Essential Functions * Graduate Research Assistants (GRA) are expected to participate and perform all the research experiments in the lab, actively engage in routine laboratory practice, ordering laboratory reagents, and routine maintenance of the laboratory equipment. * The GRA is responsible to report all the laboratory data and findings to the advisor, present data in weekly lab meeting, attend conferences to present the research results when available. * GRA are expected to conceive and pursue research projects, design experiments, prepare draft of manuscripts and efficien
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East Carolina University - Greenville , SC
Advertising Department CENTER FOR FACULTY EXCELLENCE Academic Term/Year Spring 2024/Summer 2024 Position Title Self-Help - Graduate Research Assistant Posting Number 06059 Position Number 06059 Student Job Category Student - Self-Help Campus Job Number of Vacancies 1 Job Description ECU Center for Faculty Excellence is currently seeking a Graduate Assistant to provide support for information gathering and programming focused on faculty support and belonging. This role will encompass a range of responsibilities including activities such as compiling research, helping with event planning and coordination, synthesizing feedback data, and development of instructional and advertising materials. Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.) Special Instructions to Applicant Please upload your resume online. Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69777 Open Date 03/22/2024 Close Date 05/06/2024 Open Until Filled No
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University of Georgia - Athens , GA
Position Information Classification Title Graduate Research Assistant FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 0.3870 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary The graduate student in this position will work under supervision to support research activities, including performing laboratory experiments, conducting data analysis, laboratory maintenance and other activities specified by the professor. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Bachelor degree in related field. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Working experiences in chemistry laboratories. Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your
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University of Georgia - Athens , GA
Position Information Classification Title Graduate Research Assistant FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE .35 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary This opportunity is created to provide real exposure to food science research and food processing that will help you achieve your educational and career goals. You will have an excellent opportunity to work with other food scientists in exciting areas of product development and novel plant-based ingredient processing. There will be opportunities to conduct your own research as assigned by food scientist based on education and experience level. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position BS in Food Science or closely related field. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies N/A Physical Demands Very limited exposure to physical risk. Very limited physical effort required although some lifting of light weight boxes is envisioned. Bend and lift at least 40 pounds and work in a food pilot-plant and laboratory
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