Graduate Research Assistant - Statistical Analysis (Student)

Case; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Remote work

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University–Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing is seeking graduate students in Statistics to assist with data analysis and research support for nurses in Hong Kong. The role involves data cleaning, variable definition, and performing quantitative and qualitative analyses, with remote scheduling and short 4–5 hour project blocks.

The position offers healthcare research exposure and international collaboration experience, with flexible remote work options for enrolled

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the Master of Science or PhD in Statistics program at Case Western Reserve University.
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis and quantitative methods is required.
• Experience with SPSS is required.
• Experience with R and RStudio for statistical analysis is preferred but not required.
• Experience with qualitative analysis, particularly using NVivo15 software, is preferred but not required.
• Attention to detail and data cleaning/management skills are essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with nursing professionals.
• Ability to work independently, manage tasks efficiently, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with nurses in Hong Kong on evidence-based or research-focused projects.
• Assist in cleaning and checking data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Help define variables of interest for research.
• Conduct quantitative analysis (descriptive statistics, t-tests, Mann-Whitney U, correlations, multiple regressions).
• Perform qualitative analysis as needed using NVivo15.
• Assist interpretation of project results and findings.
• Provide remote support and coordinate work around your schedule.
• Projects require 4–5 hours of work per assignment.

Skills

Statistical analysis

SPSS

R/RStudio

Data cleaning

Independent work

Communication

Education

MS in Statistics (or PhD)

Tools

SPSS

R/RStudio

NVivo15

Job description

Case Western Reserve University: STUDENT EMPLOYMENT: Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing (STUDENT)

Location

9501 Euclid Ave Suite 359, Cleveland OH 44106

Open Date

Aug 11, 2025

Description

The Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, is seeking graduate students currently pursuing a Master of Science in Statistics to assist with data analysis and research support for nurses in Hong Kong. These nurses are working on evidence-based or research-focused projects, and the selected graduate students will play a crucial role in analyzing and interpreting the data they have collected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work directly with nurses in Hong Kong on various evidence-based or research-focused projects.
• Assist in cleaning and checking data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Help nurses define variables of interest for their research.
• Conduct quantitative analysis for each assigned project, including descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations, frequencies), t-tests, Mann-Whitney U-test, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regressions.
• Perform qualitative analysis, as needed for each assigned project, including content analysis and coding using NVivo15 software.
• Assist with the interpretation of project results and findings.
• Provide remote support, coordinating work around your own schedule.
• Remote work with flexible scheduling options.
• Each project is anticipated to require 4-5 hours of work maximum.
• Opportunity to gain experience in healthcare research and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the Master of Science or PhD in Statistics program at Case Western Reserve University.
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis and quantitative methods is required as this will be the majority of the work.
• Experience with SPSS is required.
• Experience with R and RStudio for statistical analysis is preferred but not required.
• Experience with qualitative analysis, particularly using NVivo15 software, is preferred but not required.
• Attention to detail and the ability to clean and manage data effectively is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with nursing professionals.
• Ability to work independently, manage tasks efficiently, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email [e-mail] . Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.