Casual Research Support Assistant- Cizik School of Nursing

UTHealth; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health organization is seeking a remote Research Assistant to support research focused on migrant communities. This role involves qualitative data coding, project coordination, and literature reviews, with opportunities for community engagement. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Bachelor’s program and may have experience working with migrant populations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Currently enrolled or will be enrolled in Bachelor's Degree Program or higher.
• Experience with migrant communities and community-engaged research is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Handles inquiries and processes paperwork for study participants.
• Schedules participants for interviews and educational sessions.
• Conducts phone surveys with study participants.

Skills

Qualitative data coding

Project coordination

Literature reviews

Spanish fluency

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma

Currently enrolled in Bachelor's Degree Program or higher

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a remote Research Assistant to support public health research focused on migrant communities. Key responsibilities include qualitative data coding, project coordination, and literature reviews to support reports, grants, and IRB applications. The role involves collaboration with a small, national and international team, and occasional travel for community events.

Experience with migrant communities, Spanish fluency, and familiarity with community-engaged research are valuable. A current project includes an HIV prevention study with Seasonal Migrant Workers.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Handles general inquiries and collects and processes paperwork related to study participants and research data collection.
2. Schedules study participants for interviews, educational training sessions, or clinical testing/physicals.
3. Conducts phone surveys with study participants.
4. Prepares documents and collection kits for field data collection activities.
5. Assists in the preparation of graphs, tables, study reports and presentation materials.
6. May assist in data entry.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Minimum Education:

High school diploma required. Must be currently enrolled or will be enrolled in Bachelor’s Degree Program or higher.

Minimum Experience:

None.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.