PT Research Assistant

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Temple University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support the Siminoff Research Group in the College of Public Health. The role involves recruiting participants, managing data, and assisting with research projects, particularly focusing on organ donation studies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social sciences, or related fields.
• At least six months of relevant experience.
• Experience with social/behavioral studies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for research studies.
• Transcribe and manage interview data.
• Perform administrative tasks and maintain study files.

Skills

Experience with social/behavioral studies

Transcribing audio interviews

Data entry skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Tools

MS Office

REDCap

Qualtrics

PubMed

Zotero

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The Siminoff Research Group in the College of Public Health seeks a part-time research assistant (RA) to support research tasks and projects, including a study on organ donation among Black Americans. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, organizing, transcribing, and managing interview and survey data. Experience in wet labs is NOT relevant. A hybrid work format may be available, with 15-20 hours/week required.

Essential Functions

1. Recruitment of study participants
2. Transcribing audio-recorded interviews
3. Data entry
4. Literature searches
5. Document editing and preparation
6. Assisting with manuscripts for publication
7. Administrative tasks
8. Maintaining study files
9. Performing other duties as assigned

Temple values diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and creative culture. Visit https://careers.temple.edu/careers-temple to learn about benefits.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in public health, social sciences, or related fields, plus at least six months of relevant experience. Equivalent education and experience may be considered. Undergraduate research experience is also valued. Experience in wet labs is NOT pertinent.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Experience with social/behavioral studies involving interviews, surveys, and observations
• Experience recruiting hard-to-reach populations
• Transcribing and de-identifying audio interviews
• Handling sensitive participant data
• Knowledge of mixed methods research
• Data entry skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Teams, Word, Excel)
• Familiarity with online data platforms (REDCap, Qualtrics)
• Proficiency with academic search engines (PubMed)
• Reference management software (Zotero)
• Ability to work independently and multitask
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Experience with medical terminology is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data collection methods
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills
• Familiarity with search engines and databases
• Experience with online training platforms
• Knowledge of health disparities

This position requires a background check and is grant-funded. It offers a hybrid work arrangement, subject to university and departmental discretion.

Temple University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All employees must comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies unless exempted.

For more information, visit www.temple.edu. The university’s safety report is available at https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report.