Darden General Research Assistant [Student Wage] (Remote)
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
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How old is it?
Posted 44d ago
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We have tracked this listing since 24 Sep 2026 (7 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 3 hours ago.
Is it remote?
The listing says yes
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Who may apply?
United States
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Pay not stated
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workday employer's own board first seen 7d ago · last seen 3h ago
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The listing
Darden is hiring research assistants for the academic year who will report either directly to Darden faculty or to associate directors for research initiatives across Darden to provide support for the research work of Darden faculty. Work may include locating and summarizing existing academic literature and policies, constructing data sets based on information collected online, and writing summaries of faculty research for business practitioners. This posting is for multiple positions requiring the same skills. Potential areas of work include impact investing, gratitude at work, entrepreneurship, and other topics relevant to faculty research initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities:
Locate and summarize academic literature on a variety of topics
Create data sets by researching publicly available information on companies or cities
Qualitative coding of textual or visual data
Summarize and contextualize Darden faculty research for business practitioners
Other duties as assigned
Very strong written and verbal communication
Strong synthesis skills (reading and summarizing arguments)
Strong attention to detail
Able to work independently while balancing multiple projects
Willing to attack a problem from different angles when the first approach does not work
Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Positions are open to students in business, accounting, economics, social sciences, humanities, statistics, mathematics, or other disciplines with strong writing skills.
Hourly pay rate depends on level of education. Students pursing a:
4-year degree: $15/hour
MA Degree: $19/hour
Ph.D. Degree (post-MA phase): $25/hour
Position offers 8-20 hours/week during the academic year. Position is remote, but student must physically reside in the United States. This position is ONLY open to UVA students.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Current UVA student
Experience: None
Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.