Research Assistant

Company Description VitaNova International Alliance for Sciences (VNIAS) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to empowering students from underserved communities with skills and knowledge for academic and professional success. The organization creates opportunities for students to strengthen their academic CVs and grow their careers through free online training, webinars, internships, and workshops. VNIAS supports students in identifying scholarship opportunities for higher studies and building strong collaboration and research skills. By emphasizing research writing and cooperative learning, VNIAS prepares students for meaningful participation in academic and professional environments. The organization promotes continuous development to help talented individuals worldwide pursue their ambitions with confidence.Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Research Assistant role based in Daska. The Research Assistant will support ongoing research projects by collecting, organizing, and analyzing data, and assisting with the preparation of reports, presentations, and academic manuscripts. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, compiling research findings, maintaining accurate records, and supporting laboratory or fieldwork as needed. The role also involves collaborating with supervisors and team members, contributing to research planning and documentation, and ensuring that all activities follow ethical and organizational guidelines. The Research Assistant will help facilitate a learning-focused environment that aligns with VNIAS’s mission of developing research and collaboration skills among students.Qualifications Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills and Data Analysis abilities to interpret research findings and support evidence-based conclusions.Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to present results, collaborate with team members, and contribute to reports and manuscripts.Candidates should possess solid Research skills, including literature review, data collection, and documentation of methodologies.Candidates should possess relevant Laboratory Skills for handling samples, using basic equipment, and following safety protocols, where applicable.Additional beneficial qualifications include familiarity with research ethics, proficiency with common office and data analysis software, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and in a team setting.A bachelor’s degree in a scientific, social science, or related discipline (or equivalent experience) is preferred; prior experience in academic or applied research is an advantage.