KCOM - Student Research Assistant MO

A.T. Still University; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri is seeking a part-time Student Research Assistant to support educational research and curriculum development. Responsibilities include data collection through surveys and focus groups, literature reviews, and coordinating workshops. Ideal candidates are enrolled students at Truman State University with strong communication skills and a background in relevant fields. This position offers hands-on experience in a project funded by the National Board of Medical Examiners.

Qualifications

• Strong interest or background in psychology, education, sociology, health sciences, or related field.
• Prior experience in research or data management.
• Experience with qualitative or quantitative research methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection through surveys and focus groups.
• Support literature review on equitable assessment.
• Coordinate faculty development workshops.
• Help manage project files in Microsoft Teams.
• Assist with qualitative data coding using NVivo.
• Participate in project meetings and toolkit refinement.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated interest in education, diversity/equity, or health sciences

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at Truman State University

Tools

Microsoft Office

NVivo

Qualtrics

Job description

KCOM - Student Research Assistant MO

A.T Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a non-exempt, part-time Student Research Assistant on the Kirksville, Missouri Campus. The Research Assistant (RA) will support the implementation of the Equity-Focused Participation Assessment Toolkit (EPAT), a project funded by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Emerging Innovators Grant. The position provides hands‑on experience in educational research, data collection, and equity‑focused curriculum development in medical education. The Student Research Assistant reports to the Principal Investigator of the NBME Grant.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection through surveys, focus groups, and feedback forms involving medical students and faculty.
• Support literature review and synthesis of research on equitable assessment and implicit bias.
• Coordinate and assist with faculty development workshops, including preparation of materials, attendance tracking, and feedback compilation.
• Help manage project‑related files, meeting notes, and communications in Microsoft Teams and Qualtrics.
• Assist with qualitative data coding and analysis using software tools such as NVivo.
• Participate in biweekly project meetings and contribute to toolkit refinement discussions.
• Prepare visual and written content for reports, presentations, and dissemination efforts.

Training

• Research ethics and IRB procedures for educational research.
• Qualitative coding and data management using NVivo.
• Workshop facilitation and communication strategies in academic settings.
• Exposure to equity‑centered assessment frameworks and bias mitigation in medical education.

Requirements

Skills & Experience

• Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at Truman State University.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in education, diversity/equity, or health sciences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn software such as Qualtrics or NVivo.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive educational data.
• Background or coursework in psychology, education, sociology, health sciences, or related field.
• Experience with qualitative or quantitative research methods.Prior experience in research or data management.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief statement of interest with their application.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

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