Graduate Research Assistant: Child Behavioral Health

University of Nevada, Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Social Work is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to support a grant-funded project focused on a Child Behavioral Health and Wellness Specialization and Micro-Credential. You will work under faculty guidance on applied research, program evaluation, data collection and coordination activities that support workforce development in behavioral health.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, students, community partners, and project staff.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with research methods and data collection.
• Experience with literature reviews and data organization.
• Ability to contribute to analyses and dissemination materials.

Responsibilities

• Support research and evaluation activities related to the development and evaluation of the Child Behavioral Health and Wellness Specialization and Micro-Credential, including literature reviews and research design.
• Assist with data collection and management, including focus groups, interviews, surveys, and the organization and maintenance of qualitative and quantitative research data.
• Contribute to data analysis and interpretation, including qualitative coding, quantitative analysis, and synthesis of findings under the guidance of faculty and project staff.
• Collaborate with faculty, project staff, and community partners to coordinate project activities, meetings, research activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support research dissemination and project reporting through the preparation of reports, presentations, manuscripts, posters, briefs, and other materials for academic, professional, and community audiences.
• Maintain professional and ethical research standards, including current CITI Human Subjects Research certification, appropriate data management and confidentiality practices, and culturally responsive engagement with research participants and community partners.

Skills

Research methods

Data analysis

Qualitative coding

Program evaluation

Education

MSW

Public Health

Psychology

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Social Work is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to support a grant-funded project focused on a Child Behavioral Health and Wellness Specialization and Micro-Credential. You will work under faculty guidance on applied research, program evaluation, data collection and coordination activities that support workforce development in behavioral health.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, students, community partners, and project staff.