Research Assistant - Tulane School Of Architecture and Built Environment

Supervisor Name:

Magdalena Valdevenito

Email address:

mvaldevenito@tulane.edu

Position Title:

Research Assistant

Course Title:

N/A

Number of Positions Available:

1

Application Deadline:

Sep 4, 2026

Position Description:

Research Assistant for research project developed in Chile during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. the project will require possible travel to Chile in the spring semester for fieldwork.

Expected Duties:

RA must be able to meet weekly to discuss the advances of the research project. The position expects 10 hours of work per week.

Skills expected are:

• Critical Thinking skills
• Advanced 2D Drawing
• Advanced 3D Rhino modeling
• Preferably a Spanish speaker as a second language due to partnerships in Latin America.

Positive attitude and interest in the research project will be essential traits for a successful collaboration. Please feel free to email me to discuss the project in more detail.

Proposed Schedule:

10 hr a week, flexible location (can be in office or from home)

Position location:

In-person/On-campus (Uptown)

Student Preferences:

Graduate Student

Application Materials:

Resume

Work Sample/Portfolio

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