Research Assistant

Research Assistant

The research assistant position is responsible for data collection and analysis for a research project. The data collection for this research project involves contacting and interviewing potential research participants who are Troy University graduates currently teaching mathematics in middle or high school or aiming to teach mathematics after their graduation. The data analysis involves producing interview transcripts and assist faculty researchers to analyze the data. It also involves some writing tasks, such as preliminary literature review for the research.

Minimum Qualifications - Must be a current Troy University Mathematics or Mathematics Education Major at the senior level enrolled at least half time. Please note: Student positions are FICA/Medicare exempt only if students are enrolled in classes in the semester work is performed. To qualify for the FICA/Medicare exemption, you must be enrolled on a half-time basis for the Fall, Spring, or Summer.

Preferred Qualifications

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? - No

Work Hours - To be decided

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position - N/a

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? - No

Posting Date - 05/06/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Troy University employment website (
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• Higher Ed Jobs
• Social Media website
• Indeed
• Other employment website (please specify below)
• Employee Referral (please specify below)
• Local newspaper (please specify below)
• Professional journal (please specify below)
• Other source (please specify below)

Please specify: (Open Ended Question)

Do you currently work in another position for Troy University?

• No
• Yes - intend to keep other position
• Yes - intend to resign from other position

Are you a current Troy University student?

• Yes
• No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript 1