Field Research Assistant: Veterinary Epidemiology & Markets

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks two Research Assistants to support field studies in infectious disease epidemiology under Dr. Arruda. Travel across Ohio and other states is required to collect data and engage stakeholders for the USDA-funded Market Matters project.

Responsibilities include developing surveys, data entry in Excel, basic analysis, and preparing reports and dissemination materials, with opportunities to contribute to outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in a related program.
• Experience with Excel and basic data analysis.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently for fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with survey development and deployment.
• Enter data on Excel spreadsheets and carry out basic data analysis.
• Communicate with stakeholders and collaborators; participate in meetings.
• Help prepare reports and dissemination materials.
• Assist with on-site data collection at livestock markets; document observations
• Coordinate logistics for market visits and stakeholder meetings across multiple states
• Support outreach and dissemination activities

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Survey design

Communication

Travel readiness

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment

Tools

R

Stata

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks two Research Assistants to support field studies in infectious disease epidemiology under Dr. Arruda. Travel across Ohio and other states is required to collect data and engage stakeholders for the USDA-funded Market Matters project.

Responsibilities include developing surveys, data entry in Excel, basic analysis, and preparing reports and dissemination materials, with opportunities to contribute to outreach efforts.