Part-Time Research Associate: Mental Health Data & Writing

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) at the University of Minnesota seeks a part-time Research Associate to support a Minnesota study on school mental health. Primary duties include data analysis and manuscript writing, with most work conducted virtually and occasional in-person meetings at the CAREI office in St.

Paul. Ideal candidates will have prior school-based mental health experience, strong data analysis skills (quantitative and qualitative), and excellent

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in social sciences or a related field with research experience.
• Experience supporting students' mental health in a school setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative abilities.
• Proficiency with standard computer resources and web-based platforms.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis (20%): Prepare data, check transcripts, code data, analyze data, create visualizations.
• Writing (75%): Collaborate on findings, write reports, briefs, pamphlets, and publications.
• Other research duties (5%): Attend meetings and assist in dissemination of findings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Writing skills

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in social sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Google Docs/Sheets

Database systems

Job description

The Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) at the University of Minnesota seeks a part-time Research Associate to support a Minnesota study on school mental health. Primary duties include data analysis and manuscript writing, with most work conducted virtually and occasional in-person meetings at the CAREI office in St.

Paul. Ideal candidates will have prior school-based mental health experience, strong data analysis skills (quantitative and qualitative), and excellent