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Research Assistant I
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Job ID 72652
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer Nursing, School of
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

The School of Nursing at the University of Michigan is seeking an experienced, positive, highly motivated, and organized person to work with a growing research team who also commits to contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all members of our community. The Research Assistant will work with the principal investigator and other research team members to efficiently carry out various qualitative and quantitative data tasks, including data collection, database management, basic data analysis, and other general researchduties related to project operations. This position is expected to work independently and with other research team members. The position would involve work related to research on disasters and preparedness among vulnerable populations, specifically wildfire smoke preparedness in Western United States nursing homes.

Job Duties

  • Call adult day program centers to administer telephone surveys.
  • Assist with general data-related activities, including organizing and managing project databases; creating electronic surveys; performing data cleaning and creating databases from electronic survey data.
  • Assist with qualitative data research activities, including transcribing, coding, and analyzing qualitative data.
  • Assist with literature, searches, reviews and writing sections of working papers.
  • Perform additional research duties as assigned.

 

Educational Value

Temp will be able to apply existing skills, enhance and learn new skills while working closely with the PI and co-I on a research project. 

Job Requirements

Desired Skills

  • Coursework in public health, nurisng, environmental sciences, sociology, psychology, social work, or related field.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to manage time, organize and complete multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to be self-directed and work independently within a team of researchers.
  • Strong computer skills and interest in learning and training in new software are critical.

Required Skills

  • Previous experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • Data management experience and experience with data analysis.
  • Experience with Qualtrics and other survey data collection tools.
  • Experience using Zotero reference management software.
  • Interest in working in disaster research.
  • Background/experience in implementation research.
Hourly Rate $20.00/hour
Hours 2.0 to 3.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date As soon as possible
End Date Sunday, June 15, 2025
Primary Contact Amy Grover
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor Florence Johnson
Work Location U-M School of Nursing 400 N. Ingalls Ann Arbor
Phone N/A
Fax N/A