Casual Research Assistant

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota invites applications for a Casual Research Assistant (10 hours/week) to support short-term research at the intersection of digital health technology and clinical care. The role leverages a clinical foundation in patient assessment and data collection to assist projects evaluating VR and 3D cardiac printing in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities include leading data collection and survey design, documenting findings, and aiding in data analysis, grant writing, and

Qualifications

• BA/BS and at least 2 years of healthcare experience or equivalent overall experience.
• Strong interest in clinical research.
• Experience in clinical documentation, data collection, analysis, or manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead data collection and design/administer surveys on VR and 3D cardiac printing in clinical settings.
• Document and analyze data; synthesize findings for project outcomes.
• Support grant writing and manuscript preparation for proposals and journals.

Skills

BA/BS

Data collection

Survey design

Clinical documentation

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

EMR systems

Survey tools

Job description

About the Job

This Casual Research Assistant position (10 hours/week) provides critical, short-term support to advance ongoing research initiatives at the intersection of digital health technology and clinical care. Leveraging a strong clinical foundation in patient assessment and data collection, the position will support projects evaluating the application of Virtual Reality (VR) and 3D cardiac printing in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Virtual Reality & 3D Cardiac Printing Innovations (40%): Lead data collection efforts and design/administer survey instruments to gather qualitative and quantitative feedback from interdisciplinary healthcare teams regarding the clinical integration and utility of VR and 3D cardiac printing models.
• Documentation & Data Analysis (30%): Synthesize survey findings, organize clinical and research data, and assist in comprehensive data analysis to evaluate project outcomes.
• Grant Writing & Academic Publication (30%): Support the research team in drafting, editing, and compiling documentation for active grant proposals, as well as preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journal submission.

Work Location

Pediatric Cardiology Academic Office Building 2450 Riverside Ave S. AO-401 Mpls, MN 55454

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required:

• BA/BS, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least 6 years of experience in healthcare (either clinical or research)
• Strong interest in clinical research
• Experience in clinical documentation, data collection, analysis, and/or manuscript preparation

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $30.00 per hour depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.