Research Assistant

Loyola Marymount University; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 30,665 - 36,754; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University is looking for a Research Assistant in Westchester, Illinois. This position involves supporting researchers on the California Reducing Disparities Project, conducting statistical analyses, managing data, and assisting in the development of research materials and presentations.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social sciences and at least one year of relevant research experience, demonstrating strong analytical skills and a commitment to collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of relevant research experience.
• Interest in applied research relevant to projects.
• Ability to support advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statistical analyses and manage data.
• Assist in designing and developing reports.
• Mentor university students in research tasks.

Skills

Statistical analyses

Data management

Research experience

Communication skills

Cultural intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social sciences

Tools

SPSS

STATA

R

Dedoose

NViVo

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Under supervision this position will work closely with senior researchers assisting in the design and implementation of research studies. The Psychology Applied Research Center (PARC) in the Department of Psychological Sciences at LMU seeks a research assistant to support the California Reducing Disparities Project evaluation and assist with other lab projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses.
• Enter and quality‑review data, identifying errors or problems.
• Provide data management support to Research Assistant II.
• Assist with designing, formatting, developing, editing, and revising reports and PowerPoint presentations.
• Provide mentorship, oversight and support to university students to coordinate research‑related tasks and complete lab procedures and protocols (e.g., accessing data storage systems, using lab software).
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Transcribe and assist with coding observations from audio and video data to translate into quantitative metrics.
• Work closely with center researchers on one or more center projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Expectations

• Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university.
• Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.
• Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social sciences or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum one year of relevant research experience.
• Interest in and/or research experience with CBPR and/or applied research relevant to center projects (e.g., health or mental health equity, environmental, systems and policy change, substance abuse prevention).
• Ability to develop cultural intelligence (knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and evidence of ability to conduct both independent and collaborative research with senior researchers, post‑doctoral fellows, research assistants, and/or university students in at least one project.
• Ability to support advanced quantitative data analyses using SPSS, STATA or R and/or qualitative data analyses using Dedoose, NViVo, Atlas.Ti or other qualitative software.
• Experience assisting in the development of user‑friendly, engaging presentations and research tools using PowerPoint, CANVA, Mentimeter, Qualtrics, etc.
• Experience developing Excel databases and supporting database management functions.

Salary & Work Location

Salary range: $22.26 - $26.68 per hour, commensurate with education and experience. This is an in-person position that requires working at Loyola Marymount University five days a week.

EEO Statement

Loyola Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. Contact [e-mail] or 310-568-6105 for questions or concerns about sex‑based discrimination. For further information on the University’s Statement of Non‑Discrimination policy and related grievance procedures, see the university website.