Student Research Assistant - Cancer Center & CANVAS Data

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Student Research Assistant for the Comprehensive Cancer Center to assist in data collection using CANVAS, a Google Street View API. The role supports studies on built environment factors and cancer risk, with travel to the work location as needed.

Responsibilities include helping translate results for posters and manuscripts, and performing visual neighborhood audits across sites in Ohio and other states.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment as a student at Ohio State.
• Close attention to detail, sustained focus with repetitive tasks, and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection for cancer center studies using CANVAS (Google Street View API).
• Support results translation activities: poster creation, manuscript contributions, and related communications.
• Perform visual audits of built environment factors (e.g., sidewalk conditions, litter, signage) across sites as trained.
• Travel to and from the work location as needed.
• Help prepare materials for dissemination to public health and city planning stakeholders.

Job description

Ohio State University is seeking a Student Research Assistant for the Comprehensive Cancer Center to assist in data collection using CANVAS, a Google Street View API. The role supports studies on built environment factors and cancer risk, with travel to the work location as needed.

Responsibilities include helping translate results for posters and manuscripts, and performing visual neighborhood audits across sites in Ohio and other states.