dr-m-s Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 for all of the people that have worked as research assistants, how much did u make per hour, on an average, during the summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonney Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 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$/h with a NSERC bursary lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin92 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 10$/h with a NSERC bursary lol With the hours I do with my NSERC supervisor, more like $8.50/hr lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyDLuffy Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee23 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaKirbster Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitty Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutritionRunner Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FML. Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Last summer - $12/h This summer (NSERC) - about $5/hr. Not kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chamilt Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesfrankodwg Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 you wont get more than 15 $ anwhere. ________________ Repossessed cars | Honda for sale Salvage Exotic Cars | Canada Migration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuturePT216 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Last summer - $16/hr This summer - $11/hr Should've gone back to my old lab! Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpggal Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 This is during the school year and not in the summer, but I make $15/hr at my research position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamone Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srum Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetedbear Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Basic Science Research- $10.25 Clinical Research- $12.00- $16.50 ...clinical research pays more than basic science research Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetedbear Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 How do you guys get these research positions (during the school year)? I want one but cant get anything Work-study Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nem90 Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xkittens Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I got paid 12 I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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