Editing Research assistant (section)

==Undergraduate and post-doctoral level==
Although research assistants are typically appointed at the graduate level, there are instances where undergraduate students are also employed to provide research support. In fields such as Economics and Business, there are numerous opportunities for undergraduates who have completed their college education to work as research assistants.<ref name="predoc.org">[https://predoc.org PREDOC: Pathways to Research and Doctoral Careers]</ref> These paid positions usually span one to two years and serve as valuable experience, particularly for individuals considering applying to PhD programs in Economics and Business. Applications for these research assistantship positions are typically submitted during the Fall quarter of the student's senior year.<ref name="predoc.org"/>

Similarly, someone who has recently been awarded a doctoral degree may hold a temporary appointment as a ''[[Postdoctoral research|postdoctoral research assistant]]''.  Postdoctoral research assistants usually contributes to independent research projects or to a larger research team as a part of academic institutions. Their work involves publishing article for academic journals, collecting data and analysing results and assisting in the preparation of grant applications to secure research fundings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Postdoc Success: How to Thrive in Your Research Role |url=https://www.academicjobs.com/postdoctoral-success-how-to-thrive-in-your-research-role |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=www.academicjobs.com}}</ref>