What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant (18320) position at American University?
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Summary/Objective
Essential Functions
- Data Management and Analysis: Create and document new variables to expand existing longitudinal survey data set; maintain detailed codebook. Create new codes for analyzing existing qualitative data sets. Develop system for collecting, managing and tracking policy-related data. Conduct multivariate analyses of survey data and assist with analysis of qualitative data to contribute to preparation of manuscripts for publication in scholarly journals and for various formats appropriate for public consumption (e.g. community reports, public testimony, op eds).
- Research, Presentation, and Manuscript Development: Provide support to a team of investigators at AU and collaborating institutions engaged in developing applications for additional grant funding and in preparing presentations and manuscripts based on project related data. This may include such things as conducting and writing up relevant literature searches, preparing power point slides, creating bibliographies/annotated bibliographies, completing relevant application forms, drafting relevant sections of proposals and manuscripts, and contributing to team discussions of new research, presentations and manuscripts.
- Grant Preparation Support and Research Coordination: Participate in weekly research team and bi-weekly reading group meetings; assist with updating project websites; conduct background work and assist with preparation of relevant materials for grant submissions.
- Perform miscellaneous other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- This is a one year, part-time benefit-eligible position; continuation is conditional on acquisition of grant funding.
- 3.1 Sr. Specialist B.
- Exempt.
Salary Range
- $35,805.00/year.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Sociology or closely related field.
- 1-3 years of relavant experience.
- Strong research analytical skills with both quantitative (required) and qualitative (preferred) data.
- Strong skills in office, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Strong writing skills (preparation of reports and publications in peer reviewed outlets).
- Ability to supervise part time undergraduate research assistants.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and remain on deadline.
- Familiarity with some or all of the following research topics: housing, criminal legal system, substance use, mental health, sexually transmitted infections, and health inequities.
- Experience with statistical software for analyzing survey data and/or experience using NVivo for analyzing qualitative data.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience with software for developing surveys (e.g. Qualtrics).
- Experience with a reference management software (e.g. EndNote).
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
- To ensure the health and safety of our community AU requires COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty and staff. Click here to learn more about our health and safety directive.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
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