Research Assistant: Dance/Movement Therapy - D. Nelson [Work Study] Antioch University New England

Antioch University; Keene (NH); On-site; NZD 35,529 - 47,372; Part time

Job summary

Antioch University in Nelson, New Zealand is seeking a candidate for a Work Study position starting 7/1/2026. The role involves remote work (100% of time) and includes responsibilities such as gathering and analyzing literature, organizing data, and contributing to writing efforts.

Qualifications include eligibility for Federal Work-study and a background in Dance/Movement therapy along with strong organizational and communication skills. Applications require a CV and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Federal Work-study Eligible.
• Dance/Movement therapy background.
• Strong research, analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, review, organize current literature.
• Collect, organize data.
• Data analysis.
• Summarize findings.
• Formulate recommendations.
• Contribute to writing efforts toward dissemination of findings.
• Attend project meetings.

Skills

Effective organization

Time-management

Communication skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Writing skills

Job description

Overview

Start Date: 7/1/2026. End Date: 6/30/2027. Number of Positions: 1. Hours per Week: 8. Weekends Required: Flexible. Evenings Required: Flexible.

Supervisor: Darci Nelsen.

Alternate Supervisor: Tomoyo Kawano.

Remote Work: Yes. Percentage of time remote: 100%.

Method to assess remote work: Regular check-in meetings; completion and submission of IRB; documentation and summaries of various steps of the research process; manuscript edits, submission.

Job Description

• Responsibilities and breakdown of hours will vary depending on course of the study (6-8 hours): Gather, review, organize current literature.
• Collect, organize data.
• Data analysis.
• Summarize findings.
• Formulate recommendations.
• Contribute to writing efforts toward dissemination of findings.
• Attend project meetings.

Qualifications

• Federal Work-study Eligible.
• Dance/Movement therapy background.
• Effective organization, time-management, and communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills.

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? Yes.

How to Apply

CV and cover letter

Email: [e-mail]

Position Type: Work Study

Department: DMT / Relational Therapy