Temporary Research Assistant POOL; MMC

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

FIU has Temporary Research Assistant positions that may become available in the future within one of the University departments on a short term, temporary basis (no more than 6 months or less).

• Performs a variety of routine and complex clerical, research, and data processing duties to assist investigators in gathering and compiling research data.
• Prepares screening assessments for participants in the research project.
• Assists with setting up surveys and other research protocol instruments.
• Compiles and verifies the accuracy of research information to determine acceptability based on quality criteria defined by control procedures; abstract, classify, and code data. Enters data into a database.
• Searches library reference materials for necessary research information.
• Prepares and maintains files of research materials. Compiles and edits indices.
• Assists in the compilation and distribution of reports related to research findings.

Temporary

• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Ability to take direction and work independently as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.
• Additional experience, education and/or related certification and licensure may also be required by the department.

Dependent on the specific position, it may require a High School Diploma or GED, Bachlelor's degree, Master's degree, or Doctoral degree and a specific number of years of experience and/or certifications.

General University hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, however may vary depending on department needs.

Dependent on the pay range for the specific position.

• Criminal Background Check
• Other pre-employment check may apply depending on specific job duties.
• For more information, please reference Background Check Requirement Policy #.

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).

Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.

Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e‑mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

Internal Candidate

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the…