A Doctoral Research Assistant supports professors and researchers who are involved in research projects for a stipend or tuition reimbursement. While the duties vary based on the type of academic fields, several essential duties tend to be the same and are mentioned on the Doctoral Research Assistant Resume as – gathering data related to the projects, conducting research, gathering data from experiments, and test subjects; conducting interviews with research subjects; analyzing data both qualitative and quantitative; preparing reports and paperwork, maintaining project databases throughout the research process, and verifying data to ensure accuracy.
Students in this role have a degree and tend to possess the following skills – familiarity with the chosen subject matter, knowledge to support the current research projects, analytical thinking skills, high level of attention to detail, time management skills, and communication skills. Doctoral Research Assistants are students who have completed a degree in their field and are working towards an advanced degree or a master’s degree or Ph.D.
Summary : To obtain a Doctoral Research Assistant position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, ability to work well with people and grow with a well established organization that will lead to a lasting relationship in the field of finance.
Skills : Fortran, Minitab, Visual Basic, Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
Description :
Activated carbon catalyst to produce phenols rich bio-oils from lignocellulosic biomass by catalytic microwave pyrolysis.
Examined the effects of different activated carbon catalysts on products yield and chemical composition of the obtained bio-oils.
Illustrated the reaction mechanism of this process and conducted catalyst recycling test to investigate the catalyst deactivation and explored catalyst coking decomposition by solvent extraction and thermal decomposition by microwave heating.
Used lignin as a model compound to investigate the potential of production of renewable phenols and fuels by lignin pyrolysis and the optimum conditions and reaction mechanism were investigated.
Investigated catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of bio-oils using formic acid-alcohol as a reaction medium using non-precious metal catalysts.
Managed the Geomicrobiology Laboratory.
Trained others on the safe and correct use of equipment, and scheduled time for lab and equipment use.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Doctoral Research Assistant Resume
Summary : Research scientist at NIH with over 10 years experience within collaborative laboratory environment, in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry and genetics. Specialist in cancer-associated genes, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) with direct collaboration and interaction with the system biology/bioinformatics scientist, genetic engineering, and mammalian germline stem cells.
Skills : Transmission Electron Microscope, Scanning Electron.
Description :
Researched environmental remediation technologies utilizing Fe(III) bioreduction products in clays and clay minerals and natural sediment samples.
Performed research experiments on model Fe end member clay minerals and natural Hanford sediments collected from an experimental well field (Hanford Integrated Field Research Challenge [IFRC] site) in the 300 area of the Hanford site, Washington State, USA, in summer.
Utilized Geobacter Sulfurreducens in the bioreduction of smectite to illite clay minerals.
Monitored wet chemistry using a UV spectrophotometer.
Observed the physiochemical changes in clay minerals associated to Fe(II) oxidation and Cr(VI) reduction using XRD, SEM X-Ray Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), TEM/EDS and Mossbauer analysis.
Performed water quality analysis on lakes and streams as part of EARS/IGERT training.
Collected samples, analyzed in the laboratory for contamination by As, Cr, Tc, and TCE.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MS
Doctoral Research Assistant Resume
Objective : More than 5 years of research and operational experience, supporting animal based research programs in academia and industry, assuring proper animal welfare and regulatory compliance. Skilled in variety research techniques in laboratory animals species and including rodents, birds, canines, felines and genetic models of diseases supporting Discovery, Metabolism and Toxicology research within AALAC accredited facilities. My goal is to advance biomedical research benefiting human and animal health and well-being.
Skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office, Planning Skills.
Description :
Controlled of tumor development using ultrasound, in vivo imaging and pressure measurement.
Tested antiprostate cancer effects of vitamin D and its analogs.
Generated and characterized of transgenic mice with conventional, conditional knockouts, cell specific expression of target gene (VDR, Cre-lox model, MLK3, SLFN12, APT121, PTEN, tet-on).
Managed time and efforts of technicians and graduate students in animal experiments.
Directed other graduate students and post-docs to design experiments utilizing microarray analysis, and assigned microarray projects to undergraduate students.
Served as lab manager as needed, including handling laboratory organization and supply orderings.
Conducted various small and large-scale research projects.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Doctoral Research Assistant Resume
Objective : Outstanding skilled Doctoral Research Assistant with more than 15 years of experience conducting and developing highly complex investigations in Life Science, genomics (qRT-PCR, next-generation sequencing), biochemistry, functional genomics (microarray analysis, RNA-Seq), molecular genetics (microbial genotyping), genetics, molecular diagnostics, microbiology (infectious diseases), cell biology, model organisms.
Skills : Training Skills, Supervising Skills.
Description :
Used new molecular biology tools to unveil drought and salt tolerance molecular mechanisms in alfalfa.
Conducted genetic studies to construct a linkage map in autotetraploid alfalfa for drought stress studies.
Identified candidate drought-responsive genes involved in photosynthesis, carbohydrate, and lipid metabolism in alfalfa plants using DNA microarray technology.
Established a new DNA microarray facility in the laboratory.
Managed equipment and chemical purchasing for the facility.
Improved insight for the process of facility development by attending microarray training sessions.
Trained other research teams on microarray techniques such as sample preparation and software analysis.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Ph.D. In Molecular Biology
Doctoral Research Assistant Resume
Headline : A researcher with experience in both academic and practical work environments, strong analytical and communication skills, as evidenced by publications and conference presentations, and competence in a variety of statistical programs. Extremely strategic and detail-oriented has a balanced education and is experienced in managing numerous projects and teams.
Skills : Researching Skills, Communication Skills.
Description :
Collaborated with doctoral faculty and doctoral students on multiple research projects.
Analyzed institutional data for departmental and university-wide use.
Supported the department for grant writing as well as accreditation preparation.
Supported departmental program evaluation efforts.
Represented SFASU in various national and international forums as a graduate student of SFASU.
Languaged learning and initiating projects for how to use English in everyday situations.
Suggested tools for parents who have children in grade school.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Doctoral Research Assistant Resume
Summary : A Doctoral Research Assistant and an Environmental Scientist seeking a challenging position in a multidisciplinary organization leading to a career path in technical and business endeavors.
Skills : SPSS, MPlus, Qualtrics, Data Analysis, Experimental Design, Correlation And Regression Analysis, Structural Equation Modeling, Survey Design, Nielsen, Google Analytics.
Description :
Performed independent research under the direction of a faculty adviser.
Assisted in a faculty member's research.
Performed data analysis using SPSS and MPlus.
Conducted analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation and regression analysis, and structural equation modeling.
Designed and executed surveys using Qualtrics.
Designed, executed, and managed experimental design studies online and in the Behavioral Science Lab.
Engaged in literature searches.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Ph.D. In Advertising
Doctoral Research Assistant Resume
Objective : Assisting with the development and/or growth of initiatives, programming, and research projects for Clemson faculty and students, Creating contacts with and programming for local communities and Clemson alumni.
Skills : Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat.
Description :
Assisted students with assignments in the classroom and during my office hours.
Had the opportunity to co-teach with Dr.
Worked as a team leader in developing natural resource education program for tribal community colleges which included local farmers and ranchers, college faculty, staff and students, natural resources professionals, tribal leaders, and elders Responsible for collecting and analyzing water and soil samples for the water quality laboratory.
Involved in North Central Region water quality project which provided research for the dissertation.
Trained visiting international students and students from different departments on water quality-related and environmental issues.
Participated and presented research results at local and national conferences.
Completed course in grant writing.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
G.E.D
Doctoral Research Assistant Resume
Objective : Highly qualified Doctoral Research Assistant with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure to multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : MATLAB, Cadence PSPICE, Multisim, C Programming, Origin,.
Description :
Researched designer of in situ qualitative and quantitative research projects in thirteen Washington and Oregon wilderness areas.
Liaisoned with Forest Service Ranger District representatives during a research project identified research locations, and managed several field research teams.
Responsible for all human relations functions including recruitment, hiring, training, and on-site project management.
Conferenced coordinator for the regional symposium.
Expected field researcher and data analyst (quantitative and qualitative).
Created written surveys, administered questionnaires performed the statistical analysis, and wrote reports.
Designed field interview guide, interviewed and recorded respondents, coded and conducted an analysis of verbal information, and authored reports.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Ph.D. In ABD
Doctoral Research Assistant Resume
Summary : Maintaining technical and administrative support for a research project, Analyzing and maintaining data and/or specimens. Responsible for Conducting literature reviews, Assisting with preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other documents.
Skills : Professional Development, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, WordPress.
Description :
Discovered novel and innovative nutrition-related approaches to interfere with the diet-related disease through in vitro method and animal trial.
Created a new functional food ingredient (dietary fiber/prebiotic) from cereal bran in lab/pilot plant and investigate its health benefits (anti-obesity/anti-inflammation/anti-diabetes/improvement of metabolic profile of gut microbiota) using C57/B6J mouse model.
Investigated the effects of environment and variety on Mg content (LC-MS), lipase activity, and microbial load on wheat.
Analyzed the polysaccharide (arabinoxylan, starch, and b-glucan)/polyphenol composition of different triticales/wheat using GC-FID/HPLC (Presentation at AACCI).
Evaluated and identified the association of whole-grain cereal, dietary habits, and human health.
Served as TA for Food Analysis Class and advisor for an undergraduate research project.
Established expertise in persuasive communications and social psychology.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Ph.D. In Food Chemistry
Doctoral Research Assistant Resume
Objective : Studying duties included managing multiple parts of a larger project which included interviewing prison inmates prior to release/parole, providing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) with information regarding the expectation of family and community support upon release, assessing prospective employment plans, and determining inmate expectations regarding their future.
Skills : Training Skills, Researching Skills.
Description :
Included coordinating with Criminal Justice faculty to develop, implement and analyze various research studies focusing on the field of corrections.
TDCJ hoped to use this information to better understand the expectations and needs of paroled and released prison inmates.
Determined plans and preparations were made via one-on-one interviews with inmates, utilizing a semi-structured interview questionnaire and improvisation of additional questions based on inmate responses.
Able to adapt to various outcomes of a similar situation to achieve the best results and most comprehensive findings for future reporting.
Synthesized, prepared, characterized, and performed NMR and UV-vis studies of porphyrin and/or fullerene-based complexes.
Stayed up to date and exchanged important information about new developments that may be used to improve the outcome of the research projects.
Conducted interviews with program participants for data collection.
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