research pay

[dr-m-s]

for all of the people that have worked as research assistants, how much did u make per hour, on an average, during the summer?

[Lonney]

for all of the people that have worked as research assistants, how much did u make per hour, on an average, during the summer?

 

10$/h with a NSERC bursary lol

[penguin92]

10$/h with a NSERC bursary lol

 

With the hours I do with my NSERC supervisor, more like $8.50/hr lol

[MonkeyDLuffy]

With the hours I do with my NSERC supervisor, more like $8.50/hr lol

 

I made around $8.50/hr too with NSERC. I was really surprised the first time I did the calculations, since it is less than minimum wage.

[bee23]

During undergrad $11/hr, after undergrad and working as a tech ~$24/hr but I was on salary and generally didnt work a full 8 hrs a day since I work efficiently so it was an awesome job haha

[DaKirbster]

Doing research in academia is generally quite low-paying, even if you get scholarships/bursaries. You work on a salary basis, so your hourly wage depends on how hard your PI works you. I've had friends who calculated that they work for as little as $6/hour. Best case scenario if you have a chill PI and get good grants - you might get up to $11/hour.

[schmitty]

During undergrad at U of T, $11/hr, last year of undergrad working about 20 hours/week I got $17/hour with more responsibility. Now I hire and manage research assistants/grad students and we pay RAs anywhere between $11 and $20/hr.

[NutritionRunner]

Last year I was paid $12/hour when I was working as an undergraduate research assistant. I definitely make more teaching group fitness classes (between $20 and 25 an hour depending on the class and the venue).

[FML.]

Last summer - $12/h

This summer (NSERC) - about $5/hr. Not kidding.

[Chamilt]

During undergrad $11/hr, after undergrad and working as a tech ~$24/hr but I was on salary and generally didnt work a full 8 hrs a day since I work efficiently so it was an awesome job haha

 

My experience is similar to this. Honestly, as an undergrad, you don't really deserve more than 10 or 12 bucks an hour. If you are lucky enough to have a supervisor(during graduate school) that pays you during the summer, you are probably looking at 10-20 bucks an hour. If you have an MSc and are working as a research tech, probably15-25 an hour. I never had a research job during undergrad but I wouldn' have expected to make 20+ just because it's research. Dream on.

[jamesfrankodwg]

you wont get more than 15 $ anwhere.

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[FuturePT216]

Last summer - $16/hr

This summer - $11/hr Should've gone back to my old lab! Haha

[wpggal]

This is during the school year and not in the summer, but I make $15/hr at my research position.

[Jamone]

This is during the school year and not in the summer, but I make $15/hr at my research position.

 

How do you guys get these research positions (during the school year)? I want one but cant get anything

[srum]

Your best bet is to talk to profs that know you from your classes, where you've done well in their class. It is easier to request a position if your university has a "work study" program where the university will subsidize your wage. Look into whether your university has this and discuss this possibility with your profs.

[bluetedbear]

Basic Science Research- $10.25

Clinical Research- $12.00- $16.50

 

...clinical research pays more than basic science research

[bluetedbear]

How do you guys get these research positions (during the school year)? I want one but cant get anything

 

 

Work-study

[nem90]

Undergrad researchers are essentially cheap labourers. There are so many students seeking these positions that they can get away with minimum wage. Realistically, your hourly wage can be even lower given you're required to stay longer in the lab/work on your own time..

[xkittens]

I got paid 12 I think