Part Time - Dementia Research - Research Evaluator

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is hiring part-time research evaluators to support dementia care projects. Responsibilities include in-person recruitment, data collection, and entry across various sites in central PA. Candidates should be available for on-site activities from spring through fall 2025, preferably with experience in healthcare or research.

The position requires independent work and collaboration with the project team, offering 15 hours weekly at a competitive pay range of $16.00–$20.00 per hour depending on experience.

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Anju Paudel at [e-mail] for more information.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults with cognitive impairment.
• Prior research experience in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in-person recruitment and consent process.
• Perform data collection, entry, and management.
• Attend scheduled team meetings, in-person and online.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Data collection and management

Collaboration with research team

Working independently

Job description

Job Description And Position Requirements

The research team at Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is hiring part-time research evaluators for projects focused on dementia care in assisted living settings. The research evaluator will assist with in-person recruitment, consent, data collection and data entry, along with other duties. On-site recruitment and data collection are projected to begin in early 2025 and continue through Fall of 2025. The evaluator will need to travel to study sites located around State College, Harrisburg, Hershey, and other nearby locations as needed.

Job Duties

• Assist with in-person recruitment, consent process, and screening of research participants.
• Perform research procedures at assisted living settings including data collection, data entry, data management, and maintaining data protections.
• Assist with other research work as assigned.
• Attend scheduled team meetings (in-person and online).

Requirements And Qualifications

• Complete the COVID-19 vaccination at least 2 weeks prior to employment, as required by clinical research sites.
• Be able to work in person at several clinical research sites in central PA including State College, Harrisburg, Hershey, and nearby locations.
• Be available for on-site data collection and other research activities during the spring, summer, and fall of 2025.
• Complete human subject research training as directed.
• Be able to collaborate with the PI and research team to meet project deadlines.
• Be able to work independently to keep the project on track.
• Preference may be given to individuals with experience in healthcare or related field, experience with older adults with cognitive impairment or in long-term care settings, and prior research experience (e.g., data collection and management).

The research evaluator will work approximately 15 hours a week, with the possibility for more hours depending on the project schedule, and will be compensated at $16.00–$20.00 per hour depending on experience. If you are interested, please contact the project PI, Dr. Anju Paudel, at [e-mail].

To apply, please upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) describing your qualifications for the job. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as the need arises. The vacancy will remain open until filled.

EEO Statement

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