Adjunct Research Assistant
About The Position
The Adjunct Research Assistant will work on 1-2 externally-funded research projects about interventions to support young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. One study is focused on comparing two delivery-approaches of a transportation intervention, and the other is focused on a peer-delivered mental health intervention. A training facilitator is needed to develop and deliver trainings about inclusive postsecondary education to family members of young adults with disabilities, young adults with disabilities, and secondary educators. This is aligned with approved grant activities.
Requirements
- Experience with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
- Ability to follow standardized protocols to administer assessments and complete observations
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Willingness to travel to the Boston area and Manchester, NH during the work week (i.e., availability at least 2-3 days/week between 9am and 5pm)
- Transportation study: Travel is expected to occur ~30-40 times/year
- Mental health study: Travel is expected to occur ~2 times/week
- Travel costs will be reimbursed
- Ability to manage time and complete tasks in a hybrid work environment
Nice To Haves
- Clinical training (position is open to students working towards clinical or education licensure)
- Experience with qualitative coding
- Experience with data management
Responsibilities
- Administer standardized assessments
- Conduct and coordinate data collection
- Analyze data using qualitative and quantitative analytical methods
- Observe in-person delivery of the Mental Health StepUp Peer intervention
- Take detailed field notes
- Collaborate with research staff across multiple universities
- Have an opportunity to write up findings and be an author on presentations and/or manuscripts
- Complete administrative tasks to prepare intervention materials (e.g., formatting materials, occasionally printing, ordering supplies, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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