Work and Organizations Department Undergraduate Research Assistant (Job Code 2221)

Undergraduate Research Assistant (RAs) positions are for students who are interested in supporting faculty through research projects. RAs are essential members of the research team and will work approximately 3-6 hours per week. The work schedule is flexible with some tasks completed independently, while other tasks require collaborative work with other members of the research team.

This opportunity will build research skills while working closely with Assistant Professor Thomas Helgerman in the Work and Organizations Department at Minnesota Carlson.

What You’ll Do

This is a part-time, remote Undergraduate Research Assistant role. The Undergraduate Research Assistant will be assisting with building a digitization pipeline leveraging multi-modal generative AI. Responsibilities include:

• Scanning documents that have not been digitized
• Documenting pages where tables of interested are located
• Cleaning a detailed metadata table of variables present in each table
• Writing and refining a prompt for AI digitization
• Hand-correcting initial output to generate accurate tabular data
• Checking accuracy of LLM output against this data

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to clean and manipulate text data
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to manipulate and manage PDFs efficiently
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a remote setting
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new tools and technologies
• You must be enrolled in at least 6 credits for the semester at the University of Minnesota
• Admitted Minnesota Carlson degree-seeking undergraduate student preferred

The Work and Organizations Department (WOrg) is a leader in impactful research on the workplace, human capital management, leading people, and organizational behavior. Through business engagement and a rigorous curriculum, we develop the next generation of business and human capital leaders grounded in research and real-world insight. 

Pay Range: $16.00/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
 

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin October 9, 2026.  The application will close October 20, 2026. 

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.