Student Research Assistant

Position Information

Title

Student Research Assistant

Library Department

Organizational Performance & Administration

Library Division

Administration

# of Positions

1

Hours per Week

10

Base Pay

$12 per hour

Length of Employment

Fall-Spring

Scheduling Information

Expected hours: Approximately 10 hours per week. Work schedule is flexible and will be coordinated around the student’s class schedule.

Position Description and Duties

Clemson University Libraries is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to serve as a Student Research Assistant on a funded research project focused on soft robotics education. The student assistant will support the development and delivery of educational workshops, development and editing of website content, and research data collection. Position Responsibilities: The Student Research Assistant will work with the project team to: • Assist with the development and preparation of educational workshops related to soft robotics. • Assist with facilitating and hosting workshops for project participants. • Support data collection through surveys and interviews. • Organize and maintain project materials, research data, and documentation. • Assist with other project-related activities as needed. Required Qualifications: • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Clemson University. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Previous coursework, research, or other experience related to STEM education. • Strong interests in STEM education or Robotics education. • Experience with website content development or editing. • Experience collecting or organizing survey and/or interview data. Supervision: The student assistant will work closely with Dr. Chuhao Wu (University Libraries) and Dr. Luyang Zhao (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) as part of the project team. How to Apply: Interested students should submit a resume and a brief statement describing their interest in the position and any relevant experience.

Additional Information

Due to the requirements of the grant, applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Deadline for Applying:
September 15, 2026


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