Part-Time Research Assistant — IDD Study Data & Assessments

University-System-of-New-Hampshir; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Research Assistant will support a research study focused on teaching public transportation skills to young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This part-time position will conduct and coordinate data collection, administer standardized assessments, document observations and participant responses, and provide related administrative support.

Duties include data collection and standardized assessments, administer surveys, coordinate activities, take field notes, and

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate data collection and complete assigned tasks reliably.
• Ability to follow standardized protocols when administering assessments and conducting observations.
• Availability 2–3 days per week between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; travel costs reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection and Standardized Assessments (100%).
• Administer standardized observational assessments during participants’ use of public transportation.
• Administer self-report surveys in person or virtually, following established study protocols.
• Coordinate and conduct data collection for the research study.
• Accurately document assessment activities and information in accordance with study procedures.
• Coordinate assessment activities as needed to support consistent and organized data collection.
• Take detailed field notes during observations and assessment activities.
• Assist with other related tasks as needed to support research activities.
• Complete administrative tasks in support of the study, such as formatting materials, occasionally printing documents, and ordering supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data collection

Observation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reliability

Travel willingness

Education

Clinical training

Job description

The Research Assistant will support a research study focused on teaching public transportation skills to young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This part-time position will conduct and coordinate data collection, administer standardized assessments, document observations and participant responses, and provide related administrative support.

Duties include data collection and standardized assessments, administer surveys, coordinate activities, take field notes, and