最近申请一个统计方向牛导（chair professor），下面是他部分回信
I am thinking to offer you a research assistant position if you are committed to finish a PhD (as it is a justification for us to use research assistant for those without research experience).
小女子对大学里Research Assistant不了解啊，有没大侠给指点一下。以及将来前景如何？