Research Operation Assistant, DIBI

About the Opportunity

The Part-time Research Assistant will support quantitative and qualitative research as part of the DIBI (DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE INSTITUTE)’s ongoing research projects. This position will support the Institute’s Founding Director, Sr. Researchers, and Associate Director of Operations on projects that will analyze the social, economic, and physical characteristics of communities to identify priority areas for resilience-based development and devise strategies for implementing plans and projects. Additionally, will participate in a new Department of Defense project that will require research in the areas of supply chain, infrastructure, policies, and national security.

Company Description

The DIBI (DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE INSTITUTE) is committed to informing and advancing societal resilience around the world. Individuals, communities, nations, and the systems they depend upon can thrive only if they have the means to better withstand, recover from, and adapt to the inevitable shocks and disruptive events of the 21st century. Our university-wide Institute is partnering with other leading academic research institutions, nonprofits, and the public and private sectors to devise and apply practical, interdisciplinary innovations and solutions to resilience challenges.

Additional Job Description

•  Candidate chosen needs to be able to arrange their schedule (20hrs) to fit between the hours of 8:30am-5:30pm (Monday-Friday). No weekends.

Requirements

• Candidate with Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Experience conducting interdisciplinary research required; experience conducting resilience research (supply chain, community resilience, infrastructure, Cyber Security)
• Strong note-taking abilities and proofreading and editing skills;
• Experience synthesizing large amounts of information into concise briefings or other written and oral presentations;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize deadlines
• Ability to stay focused and excel with minimal supervision;
• High level of professionalism;
• Microsoft Office skills
• ArcMAP GIS experience preferred but not required
• U.S. citizenship is required per federal agency

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

Pay Rate:

$21/hour