About the Opportunity The Part-time Research Assistant will support quantitative and qualitative research as part of the DIBI (DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE INSTITUTE)’s ongoing research projects. This position will support the Institute’s Founding Director, Sr. Researchers, and Associate Director of Operations on projects that will analyze the social, economic, and physical characteristics of communities to identify priority areas for resilience-based development and devise strategies for implementing plans and projects. Additionally, will participate in a new Department of Defense project that will require research in the areas of supply chain, infrastructure, policies, and national security. Company Description The DIBI (DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE INSTITUTE) is committed to informing and advancing societal resilience around the world. Individuals, communities, nations, and the systems they depend upon can thrive only if they have the means to better withstand, recover from, and adapt to the inevitable shocks and disruptive events of the 21st century. Our university-wide Institute is partnering with other leading academic research institutions, nonprofits, and the public and private sectors to devise and apply practical, interdisciplinary innovations and solutions to resilience challenges. Additional Job Description Candidate chosen needs to be able to arrange their schedule (20hrs) to fit between the hours of 8:30am-5:30pm (Monday-Friday). No weekends. Requirements Candidate with Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Experience conducting interdisciplinary research required; experience conducting resilience research (supply chain, community resilience, infrastructure, Cyber Security) Strong note-taking abilities and proofreading and editing skills; Experience synthesizing large amounts of information into concise briefings or other written and oral presentations; Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize deadlines Ability to stay focused and excel with minimal supervision; High level of professionalism; Microsoft Office skills ArcMAP GIS experience preferred but not required U.S. citizenship is required per federal agency Position Type Temporary Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy. Pay Rate: $21/hour Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.    Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.