Student Research Worker

• Job Type: Short Term Casual
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 10
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $22.50 -$22.50

Position Summary

We are seeking a part-time Student Research Worker at the School of Nursing who will work on projects focused on the influence of daily stressors on blood pressure among racial, ethnic, and sexual minority (such as gay/lesbian and bisexual) individuals. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Student Research Worker will assist in the implementation of this study.

Ideal candidates will have previous experience conducting health equity research and working in a team-oriented environment with frequent interaction with research participants, graduate students, and research staff.

This is a grant-funded position and employment is contingent upon continued funding.

Responsibilities

• Requires a bachelor's degree.
• Recruit individuals for participation in the study;
• Conduct all research activities in accordance with study protocols and other appropriate institutional regulations, procedures, and policies, including procedures to safeguard confidentiality of study participants.
• Administer structured interviews;
• Train participants on study procedures including electronic diaries, saliva collection, and home blood pressure monitoring;
• Track the collection, submission, and cleaning of study data.
• Assist with REDCap database design, security, data storage and management;
• Engage with community members to disseminate study findings;
• Prepare manuscripts and abstracts for dissemination of research findings;
• Complete literature reviews as needed; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with electronic data capture systems.
• Organized and able to multitask in a diverse research environment.
• Flexibility in workload and work hours to meet deadlines and recruitment goals.
• Capable of working effectively in research groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in research or healthcare.
• Experience conducting research involving marginalized populations.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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