Graduate Research Assistant (Qualitative Research & Clinical Reasoning)
About The Position
Under the direction of the Learning Lab leadership team, the employee will contribute to the design and implementation of research involving medical learners’ interactions with generative AI tools. The appointment is on a semester-by-semester basis. Position is eligible for Tuition Reduction Benefit (TRB) and is determined by the number of hours employed per week during the semester. The GRA will focus on qualitative research methods, working closely with interview data, written reflections, and open ended reasoning artifacts. This role emphasizes interpretive analysis of how participants think, reason, and reflect when interacting with AI or conventional clinical resources. The position provides experience at the intersection of qualitative research, medical education, and human–AI interaction, supporting empirical analysis of reasoning processes beyond diagnostic accuracy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, cognitive science, psychology, informatics, communication, social science, or related field.
- Experience in qualitative research methods
- Experience conducting interviews and coding transcripts
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Familiarity with qualitative analysis tools (e.g., Dedoose, NVivo) preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage secure data and respect confidentiality protocols.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of Master’s level coursework in data science, informatics, psychology, or related fields.
- Experience with human–AI interaction or clinical/medical education settings.
- Experience contributing to IRB submissions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and transcribe semi structured interviews with clinicians and trainees
- Code interview transcripts, written reflections, and qualitative reasoning artifacts
- Identify themes related to cognitive engagement, reasoning strategies, and AI use
- Produce qualitative analytic memos and summaries
- Contribute qualitative sections to academic papers, white papers, and presentations
- Collaborate with quantitative GRAs on integrated interpretations
Benefits
- Tuition Reduction Benefit (TRB)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
