Hire a research assistant

​TO HIRE A RESEARCH ASSISTANT:

• When hiring a student, it is important review the Guidelines for Employment Under a Grant, and to consult with the Research and Human Resource offices.

Student Employment under Grant Funding:

• When hiring a studnt please make sure you follow the Student Employment Policy.
• Employment of students who are currently full-time in an academic semester or who were full-time in the previous academic semester at Memorial University, other universities, post-secondary colleges or high schools will be permitted to be employed under full grant funding at the applicable student rate or classified rate, subject to the discretion of the grant holder and with the concurrence of the appropriate Dean.
• When hiring a student under grant funding, please refer to the Student Employment Rates.

 
Employee versus Contractor:

• Determining whether a new hire should be hired as an employee or as a contractor is an important distinction.  Please refer to the Determination of Employee or Independent Contractor Status Policy.