Research Assistant

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,848 - 28,571; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off including sick and vacation time

State retirement plan with employer contributions

Job summary

Ohio State University seeks two Research Assistants for the College of Veterinary Medicine. This position involves supporting field studies on infectious disease epidemiology, requiring frequent travel to livestock markets across Ohio. Responsibilities include survey development, data collection, stakeholder communication, and report preparation. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, communication abilities, and a willingness to travel. The position offers a salary range of $15.86 - $20.74 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with Excel and basic data analysis.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently for fieldwork.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with survey development and deployment.
• Enter data on Excel spreadsheets and conduct basic data analysis.
• Communicate with stakeholders and collaborators.
• Help prepare reports and dissemination materials as needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Basic data analysis

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to travel frequently

Familiarity with livestock industry

Stakeholder engagement

Survey design

Job description

* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.The College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University is seeking applications for two Research Assistants. The candidates will work alongside Dr. Arruda to support field studies on infectious disease epidemiology. This role involves frequent travel to livestock markets across Ohio and other U.S. States to conduct on-site data collection and stakeholder engagement. Specifically, this research assistant will work on a USDA-funded project “Market Matters,” which aims to enhance biosecurity in livestock markets. Responsibilities include assisting with survey development and survey deployment, entering data on Excel spreadsheets, conducting basic data analysis, communicating with stakeholders and other students/collaborators, participating in meetings, and helping with preparation of reports and dissemination materials as needed.This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a national biosecurity initiative with direct impact on livestock market preparedness. The student will gain experience in applied epidemiology, stakeholder engagement, and research translation. Experience with Excel and basic data analysis. Strong communication and organizational skills. Willingness and ability to travel frequently (including overnights) for fieldwork. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Familiarity with livestock industry or veterinary public health. Experience with survey design or stakeholder engagement. Familiarity with the development of outreach materials. **Target Salary Range: $15.86 - $20.74 per hour**; commensurate with experience, internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for ***you***.### Starting day one: Comprehensive benefits.give you options to take care of what matters most to *you* — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care.Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together.By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.