NIBD Research and Development Department 3.97

A research associate is expected to contribute in many ways to the research project, typical responsibilities include the following:

Conduct literature reviews
Collect and analyze data
Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations
Prepare materials for UW Human Subjects Committee review
Prepare interview questions
Recruit and/or interview subjects
Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
Summarize interviews
Provide ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researcher and/or supervisor
Request or acquire equipment or supplies necessary for the project
Manage and respond to project related email
Prepare, maintain, and update website materials
Supervise undergraduate students working on the research project (maintaining records on assignment completion, acting as liaison/mediator between the undergraduate students and the faculty researcher)
Attend project meetings
Attend area seminars and other meetings as necessary
Summarize project results
Prepare progress reports for the PI and funding agency
Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations
Monitor the project budget