Research Assistant

at Georgetown University
Published June 27, 2026
Location Washington, District of Columbia
Category Research  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Job Summary

Georgetown University is recruiting for a Research Assistant in Washington, District of Columbia. This higher education position supports the institution through work in Research. The description below summarizes available employer posting details and is formatted for WPJobBoard import use.

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Core Role: Support the functions of Research within a college or university environment.
  • Student/Campus Support: Serve students, faculty, staff, applicants, researchers, alumni, community members, or campus partners depending on the position.
  • Operations: Maintain accurate records, coordinate communications, manage workflows, and follow institutional procedures.
  • Collaboration: Work with departments, supervisors, and campus partners to improve service delivery and outcomes.
  • Compliance: Support applicable university policies, regulatory expectations, data standards, safety practices, or professional guidelines.

Experience

  • Research support, data collection, reporting, compliance, project coordination, and faculty/staff collaboration experience preferred.
  • Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and customer service skills are helpful for this role.
  • Experience in higher education or a related professional setting is preferred when applicable.

Salary

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Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Application

Apply directly through the employer posting: https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Georgetown_Admin_Careers

Source Note

Georgetown careers portal lists research and administrative roles.