Graduate Research Assistant

Kansas City University; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City University is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to engage in research involving infants and parents. Responsibilities include conducting appointments using an eye tracker and performing administrative tasks such as data entry and scheduling.

The role demands a current student in the PsyD program, with a minimum availability of 15 hours/week and 1 year of research experience. Proficiency in MS Office and social media is essential. This position fosters recruitment relationships within the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum availability of 15 hours/week.
• Minimum of 1 year of research experience.
• Experience with children in either informal or formal settings.
• Ability to conduct research appointments with infants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research appointments with infants using an eye tracker.
• Perform administrative tasks including data entry and scheduling appointments.
• In-person recruitment in the community and on social media platforms.
• Represent the University favorably according to established Core Values.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office

Proficient in Google Docs/Sheets

Experience with social media

Excellent organization skills

Exceptional verbal communication skills

Exceptional written communication skills

Outgoing personality

Motivated to self-study

Education

Current student in the PsyD program

Tools

Statistical software (R, Python, Matlab)

Qualtrics

Job description

Job Type: Student (Fixed Term)

Job Description: The Graduate Research Assistant will help to recruit babies and conduct research appointments with babies and parents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administrative tasks to include data entry and scheduling appointments
• In-person recruitment in community in addition to recruitment on social media platforms
• Conducting research appointments with infants using an eye tracker
• Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the lab and organization

Qualifications

• Current student in the PsyD program
• Currently working in the Baby Development Lab
• Proficient in technology associated with lab tasks (MS Office, Google Docs/Sheets, using social media)
• Minimum availability of 15hrs/week
• Minimum of 1-year research experience
• Experience with children either in an informal (e.g., as a nanny) or formal setting (i.e., conducting research)
• Excellent organization skills and attention to details pertinent in dealing with participant data
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Outgoing personality to help facilitate recruitment relationships in the community
• Motivated to participate in self-study as a part of ongoing training

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-4 years of research experience
• Computer Science or Statistical background
• Experienced with a programming language (in R, Python, Matlab, etc.)
• Experience in working with Qualtrics

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.