Welcome to the Marshall Research Assistant Pool FAQ page partitioned by categories. Should you have specific research needs at Marshall, we provide access to highly capable undergraduate and master's students ready to augment your research endeavors. Below are answers to common inquiries related to the RA Pool.
Assignments and Capabilities
What types of assignments can the students undertake?
Our students are proficient in administering both in-person and online experiments, coding paper surveys, extracting data from web sources, and crafting Qualtrics surveys using PHP and Python. For specialized or technical requirements, kindly contact Brian Huh at huhb@marshall.usc.edu.
Are there any limitations on the types of research projects students can assist with?
Students are prepared to support a broad array of research projects. However, highly specialized or technical tasks should be discussed with our coordinator, Brian Huh, to determine suitability.
Can Faculty and Doctoral Students access student profiles prior to selection?
Yes, the profiles of the students we assign are accessible through our platform: https://assistants.marshall.usc.edu/welcome
How are students selected for the Marshall Research Assistant Pool?
Students are carefully vetted through a rigorous selection process to ensure that they possess the requisite skills and competencies to support a diverse range of research activities. This includes requiring the review of CVs/resumes, references, and the verification of reported skills.
Are international students eligible to participate in the Assistant Pool?
Yes, as long they meet the eligibility criteria for international students are in line with the university's policies and regulations. Specific inquiries may be addressed to our coordinator.
Compensation and Work Hours
What constitutes the pay structure for the Student Assistants?
Wages are charged to your STARS. The compensation for undergraduate students is set at $20 per hour, while master's students receive $25 per hour. Please be advised that during official school recesses, hours worked by non-enrolled students are subject to a 33.5% university overhead charge.
What is the maximum number of work hours permitted for students?
Student assistants may be employed for up to 20 hours per week, with coordination measures in place to ensure an effective commencement of your collaboration.
Are there any changes to pay during academic breaks?
Yes, during official academic intermissions, non-enrolled students' compensation is subject to a 33.5% university overhead.