Research Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Research Assistant includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Prepare interview questions and summarize results.
  • Perform literature reviews.
  • Conduct research and summarize findings.
  • Prepare progress reports.
  • Check the work progress of undergraduate students involved in the project.
  • Monitor the project budget.
  • Respond to emails relating to research.
  • Attend project meetings.
  • Update website content.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Research Assistant duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Research Assistant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.