OTD Graduate Assistant (Research) Ruskin

Gannon University•Erie, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides opportunities for an OTD graduate student to heighten their knowledge and skill set by assuming duties that will help them progress professionally. The recipient of this position will seek and embrace opportunities to assist faculty in research, finding grants and grant writing, and helping to develop and facilitate educational opportunities for both faculty and students. Building and maintaining relationships through daily communications and hands-on support along with seeking and developing learning opportunities are beneficial for professional and personal development. The position requires an individual who is able to seek out and leverage diverse resources and feedback from others to inform direction for research ideas and to identify best evidence sources that can be used to inform self and others. The position will maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with faculty, other students and potentially small groups from the community. It is essential to demonstrate dependability and the ability to prioritize and complete tasks, as well as the ability to attend to details and to show a high level of dedication toward doing a good job. The position will require keeping an open mind to diverse ideas and new ways of thinking; to identify resources and eliminate barriers resulting from individual and systemic racism, inequities and biases. This position requires the use of technology, especially Excel, to improve efficiency and productivity and to complete specific tasks, such as manipulating information, constructing ideas and analyzing research results. We are looking for a detail-oriented student who has an interest in the research process. This position has been generously provided by the Graduate Council to assist Dr. Blair Carsone with research activities, including literature reviews, data collection, data management/analysis, Institutional review Board support, and manuscript and presentation assistance. The research assistant may also be involved in other faculty research or special projects within the OTD department as needed and as time allows. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a commitment to professional and ethical behavior.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled second-year student for 26-27 academic year in the OTD program in Ruskin, FL.
Cumulative GPA through Fall 2025 of 3.4 or higher
A grade at the time of interview in DOCCT 835 of 85% or higher
Excellent communication skills with peers and faculty
Organized
Attention to detail
Commitment to professional and ethical behavior

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel
Highly organized
Experience in research
Skill with literature searches
Skill with data management

Responsibilities

Assist faculty in research
Finding grants and grant writing
Develop and facilitate educational opportunities for both faculty and students
Build and maintain relationships through daily communications and hands-on support
Seek and develop learning opportunities
Make decisions and solve problems associated with finding and evaluating relevant research
Use sound, inclusive reasoning and judgement to identify current best evidence associated with healthcare
Gather and analyze information from a diverse set of sources and individuals
Summarize and interpret data with an awareness of personal biases
Seek out and leverage diverse resources and feedback from others to inform direction for research ideas
Identify best evidence sources that can be used to inform self and others
Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with faculty, other students and potentially small groups from the community
Demonstrate dependability and the ability to prioritize and complete tasks
Attend to details and show a high level of dedication toward doing a good job
Keep an open mind to diverse ideas and new ways of thinking
Identify resources and eliminate barriers resulting from individual and systemic racism, inequities and biases
Use technology, especially Excel, to improve efficiency and productivity
Manipulate information, construct ideas and analyze research results
Conduct literature reviews
Perform data collection
Manage and analyze data
Provide Institutional Review Board support
Assist with manuscripts and presentations
Assist in other faculty research or special projects within the OTD department as needed and as time allows