Research Assistant Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies Project

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Part time

Overview: Under the supervision of the Co-Principal Investigators or designee, the Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks to develop an inventory of Babson experience in promoting entrepreneurship in other countries where it is not normative, including the former Iron Curtain and other emerging economies.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Assist Co-PIs in development of protocol-specific tools to aid in study documentation.</li> <li>Analyze data using appropriate software; summarize research findings and prepare presentations as appropriate.</li> <li>Collect, record, evaluate, update, and store pertinent data in relation to protocol. Perform literature searches and reviews.</li> <li>Comply with established policies and maintain study subject confidentiality.</li> <li>Assumes additional responsibilities as required.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree.</li> <li>Professional oral and written communication skills.</li> <li>Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Experience in using relevant computer-based tools and software as required.</li> <li>Must have effective time management skills and the ability to set priorities.</li> <li>Envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support ET&amp;A; take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.</li> <li>Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.</li> <li>Must be flexible and willing to assume new tasks.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK </strong></p> <p>This is a temporary position; hours and length of assignment may vary.</p>