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Research Assistant Positions within the Modern Work Lab

What do RAs do?

RAs assist with a variety of tasks that span the organizational research process from reviewing and summarizing relevant academic literature to data analysis. RAs with advanced research experience may be asked to assist with study development.
Members of the lab meet weekly with the the lab director to discuss progress on lab projects and professional development opportunities (e.g., internships, work interests, graduate school, recommendation letters & references).
Time commitment for RAs typically ranges between 5-15 hours per week, depending on schedule and enrollment in credit hours.

Kara Grandmaison presenting her research project at the UNH Undergrad Research Conference (URC)

How can I become an RA?
RA positions are available through several avenues:

Enrollment in a Student Research Experience course (INCO 590 or 790) for up to 8 total credit hours is possible, with an allowance of 1-2 credit hours (3-6 hours of lab work per week) per semester. To enroll in a research experience course, you must meet the requirements outlined here.
Some paid positions may be available, but these positions are (1) contingent upon administrative approval of funding and (2) awarded to students with extensive research experience and/or an extended tenure within the MW Lab.
Volunteers are also accepted under the condition that they will (1) dedicate at least 5 hours of their time to the lab each week and (2) commit to working at least a full semester in the lab.

Who can apply for an RA position?

Any student at the University of New Hampshire can apply for an RA position in the Modern Work Lab
- Students with interests and educational backgrounds (e.g., management, economics, decision sciences, psychology, sociology, etc.) aligning with the research conducted within the lab are especially encouraged to apply.
For more information about any of the above topic areas, please contact the Modern Work Lab manager directly.