Student Research Assistant - Comprehensive Cancer Center

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

Job Title

Student Research Assistant - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department

CCC | Sponsored Research-JM

Job Description

Student research assistant for the Comprehensive Cancer Center works under direct supervision of program staff to assist in research studies investigating the roles of multiple aspects of the built environment in cancer risk factors and outcomes; main responsibility is data collection using specialized virtual neighborhood audit techniques; secondary responsibilities focus on assistance in results translation (poster creation and presentation, peer-reviewed manuscript contributions, etc.). Specifically, students will be trained to conduct visual assessments of built environment factors both in New Jersey and other States for subsequent linkage to various cancer epidemiologic datasets. Students will perform virtual neighborhood audits using a proprietary Google Street View API called CANVAS. Students will be extensively trained in performing this technique and using CANVAS. General built environment factors assessed include neighborhood disinvestment, neighborhood engagement, sidewalk walkability, and advertising environment. The 15 specific indicators that will be used to measure these factors are: presence of garbage/litter, graffiti, large dumpsters, abandoned buildings, building conditions, yard conditions, team sports equipment in public spaces, exterior decorations, outdoor seating, potted plants, road verge conditions, sidewalk presence, sidewalk condition, advertising, and sociopolitical signage. Training will be provided prior to the start of work to ensure student assistants are able to identify indicators reliably. This work will inform public health and other public services, including city planning.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Employees will be responsible for travel to and from the work location, which currently is 3650 Olentangy River Rd.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Location

Olentangy River Rd, 3650 (2520)

Position Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours

20

Shift

First Shift

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.