Youth Trauma Research Assistant (Community Data)

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University is seeking a Research Assistant to support community-based studies in the Youth Rising Lab. You will coordinate data collection, participant outreach, and partner engagement, under supervision of the Lab Coordinator and PI.

This is a one-year, term-limited, on-site position. The ideal candidate brings experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection, strong communication, and a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to researching community violence exposure

Qualifications

• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment, participate actively, collaborate, and motivate others in the lab.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan and schedule effectively.

Responsibilities

• Community engagement and recruitment: Conduct participant outreach at community-based organizations and schools; recruit and schedule participants via phone or in person at local community sites.
• Data collection: Administer self-report surveys, focus groups, and individual interviews with participants; execute informed-consent procedures in accordance with study protocols.
• Logistics and field coordination: Travel to community research partner locations; communicate with staff at community-based agencies and schools; schedule data-collection sessions; maintain active relationships with research partners.
• Support data quality and compliance: Maintain records, tracking logs, and documentation in adherence to human-subjects research procedures.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and protocol-adherence activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Rice University is seeking a Research Assistant to support community-based studies in the Youth Rising Lab. You will coordinate data collection, participant outreach, and partner engagement, under supervision of the Lab Coordinator and PI.

This is a one-year, term-limited, on-site position. The ideal candidate brings experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection, strong communication, and a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to researching community violence exposure