When I was a student, I was always enthusiastic about assisting professors with their research as a Research Assistant – not just for the learning experience and the money, but also for the extra perks like potentially authoring journal articles and networking with others in my field.
As someone doing the hiring nowadays, I’m excited by the prospect of bringing a student into a new project because I know they will dedicate themselves to the work and help us get things done.
But the balance of this mutually beneficial relationship – between prof and student – is delicate Continue reading “5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Research Assistant”