What does a Research Assistant do?
Supports research projects by collecting data, reviewing information, conducting basic analysis and maintaining accurate research records.
Demand level: Medium
Research Assistant
Supports research projects by collecting data, reviewing information, conducting basic analysis and maintaining accurate research records. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 2 linked programmes across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.
Check which programmes I qualify forEstimated annual salaries
JuniorR240 000 p.a.Mid-levelR390 000 p.a.SeniorR560 000 p.a.
Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Skills linked to this career
Data collection · EssentialAcademic writing · ImportantData analysis · ImportantLiterature review · ImportantResearch ethics · ImportantProgrammes linked to this career
These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Industrial Psychology — University of the Western Cape
Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Psychology — University of the Western Cape
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Research Assistant do?
Supports research projects by collecting data, reviewing information, conducting basic analysis and maintaining accurate research records.
What skills are important for this career?
Important skills include Data collection, Academic writing, Data analysis, Literature review, Research ethics.
What salary can I expect?
VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Which programmes can lead to this career?
2 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.