A template for researchers who generate evidence and advance knowledge.
Research assistants support academic or industry research projects — collecting data, running literature reviews, managing databases, and helping write up findings. Universities, think tanks, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies all hire them. You typically report to a principal investigator or senior researcher. A typical week involves pulling sources, coding qualitative data, running basic statistical analyses, and sitting in on team meetings to discuss methodology.
Research Assistant with 3 years of experience in clinical and social science research. Skilled in quantitative analysis (SPSS, R), systematic reviews, and participant recruitment. Co-authored 4 peer-reviewed publications and managed £80K research budget.
Research Assistant CVs must show your methodological skills, publications, and the types of studies you have contributed to. PIs want to see your statistical software proficiency, data management experience, and funding body familiarity.
R/SPSS/Stata, systematic reviews, RCT coordination, REDCap/Qualtrics, ethics applications, scientific writing, GDPR compliance, and participant recruitment.
Not listing your publications and specific methodological experience. Quantify: number of studies coordinated, sample sizes managed, and publications co-authored. PIs hire for skills, not just degrees.
One to two pages. Use a modified academic format including a Publications section. Lead with your research methods expertise and the study types you have worked on.
Figures in USD. Ranges reflect mid-level experience (3–7 years). Senior roles and major metro areas typically sit at the top of these bands.
Universities like MIT, Oxford, and UCL hire research assistants in almost every department — highlight your academic discipline, any published or co-authored work, and your thesis if relevant. Corporate research arms like McKinsey Global Institute, Nielsen, or Ipsos want to see comfort with large datasets and client-facing report writing. Government bodies such as the ONS or NIH look for familiarity with public sector data standards and ethics approval processes.
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