Graduate Research Assistant Resume Examples and Templates

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured its proper functioning.
• Analyzed EEG data using appropriate software and techniques.
• Collected EEG data from participants during experimental sessions.
• Maintained a comprehensive journal documenting participant information and research observations.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Managed three community-based qualitative research projects
• Developed research protocols, recruited participants, and conducted interviews and focus groups
• Prepared applications, grant proposals, field reports, and research findings
• Presented research findings at national conferences in anthropology and sociology

Graduate Research Assistant

• Collaborated with a research team to develop interactive learning applications aimed at enhancing student engagement and comprehension.
• Assisted in integrating technology into the learning process to improve reading comprehension, working closely with instructional technology students and professors.
• Designed visually appealing layout-based graphics to enhance the user experience.
• Contributed to the writing and submission of research grant proposals to secure funding for ongoing projects.
• Co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles documenting research findings and insights.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Developed and implemented neural network models and simulation software for studying the primate visual cortex, focusing on the neural circuits and algorithms involved in visual motion processing.
• Conducted comparative studies to analyze and understand the computational processing of artificial Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) using PyTorch and the primate visual cortex.
• Used advanced techniques and methodologies to investigate the similarities and differences between artificial neural networks and biological visual systems.
• Analyzed and interpreted the results obtained from the comparative studies, contributing to the understanding of visual information processing in both artificial and biological systems.
• Published research findings in scientific journals and presented them at relevant conferences and symposiums.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Developed and authored a range of scientific communication documents, including protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), manuscripts, posters, presentation decks, and grant proposals.
• Analyzed research data, prepared research publications, and effectively presented research findings at both local and national conferences.
• Designed and conducted research experiments spanning drug development and clinical sciences, ensuring adherence to rigorous scientific methodologies and ethical guidelines.
• Collaborated with multiple research groups and actively participated in inter-laboratory research projects, fostering productive relationships and contributing to scientific advancements.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of the latest research developments and technologies, incorporating them into experimental design and data analysis to drive innovative research outcomes.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Data collection and research through literature review.
• Application of scientific and statistical tools to interpret and evaluate data.
• Preparation of materials and analysis reports for presentation.
• Planning and coordination of research activities.
• Ensuring correct compilation, evaluation, and presentation of results.
• Monitoring all stages of research, including strategic management and the advancement of knowledge for societal impact.

Computer Engineering Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Learned about how fiber optics transmit data through light particles pulsing in a fiber optic cable.
• Worked on scalar optical field model and vector fiber model, considering polarization.
• Worked on implementing an advanced and efficient simulation algorithm developed by Dr. Zhang for multi-mode fiber propagation.
• Conducted a literature review on wind energy integration and high-voltage direct current (HVDC).
• Acquired proficiency in MATLAB/SIMULINK Power System Toolbox and ran preliminary simulations

Graduate Research Assistant

• Perform molecular dynamics (MD) simulation of gas hydrates on high-speed UNIX cluster.
• Study lattice distortion and equilibrium of gas hydrates using the TIP4P model to describe the water interactions.
• Design graphical visualization of output to examine hydrogen bonding and stable unit cell.
• Calculate the chemical potential and enthalpy of simple hydrates using NVT ensemble based on the dissociation pressure data of various SI and SII hydrate formers.
• Validate the Lee-Holder statistical thermodynamic model and determining the specific heat and coefficient of expansion.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Developed a literature review on targeted emerging contaminants and their treatment in conventional and alternative wastewater treatment plants.
• Collected wastewater samples from various sampling locations in the treatment plant for analysis of major polycyclic aromatic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides.
• Prepared samples for extraction.
• Assisted the co-PI in extracting pharmaceuticals using solid-phase extractions and PAHs using distillation extraction using a KD separatory funnel.
• Assisted the co-PI in analyzing compounds using GC-MS and HPLC.
• Conducted statistical analysis to compare wastewater samples collected during significant rain events with those collected during normal weather conditions.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Collected, prepared, and tested a wide range of blood samples.
• Conducted laboratory experiments using a Spectrophotometer and ELISA technique.
• Conducted tests on equipment and instruments to ensure quality.
• Performed quantitative and statistical analysis.
• Recorded data following good documentation practices.
• Gathered and organized research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Collaborated in devising active learning methods to expedite the procurement of labeled data required for the automatic evaluation of timeline summarization algorithms.
• Conducted research for PhD thesis on a quality assessment framework that incorporates models of user behavior to estimate the utility of news stream search/filtering systems, and investigated factors affecting the evaluation of such systems.
• Developed web applications using Elasticsearch, the MEAN stack, and Python to search, tag, and present a concise view of research papers, aiming to expedite the literature review process.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Designed and executed experiments across various scientific disciplines, including molecular biology, structural biology, microbiology, pharmacology, and biochemistry.
• Developed efficient methodologies for expressing and purifying recombinant proteins using a range of chromatographic purification techniques.
• Constructed and optimized more than 10 gene expression constructs for experimental purposes.
• Conducted thorough protein characterization experiments using advanced techniques such as spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, x-ray crystallography, and enzymology.
• Authored and prepared scientific communication documents, including protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), manuscripts, posters, presentation decks, and grant proposals.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Entered and processed data and information for Natural Language Processing.
• Recorded, edited, and revised letters, memos, reports and statistical tables.
• Responsible for inputting data into the computer system for the professor.