Research Assistant (Staff Wage)

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 20 hour/week position supporting research efforts in the School of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences at the Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy. The Research Assistant will be integrally involved in mental health law reform projects, with a focus on firearm restraining order policy and implementation. The RA will assist with literature reviews, meetings with our collaborators, developing resources, collecting data via coding legal materials and interviews with stakeholders, and preparing grant proposals. This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• No experience required
• No licensure required

Responsibilities

• Assist with literature reviews
• Attend meetings with collaborators
• Develop resources
• Collect data via coding legal materials
• Conduct interviews with stakeholders
• Prepare grant proposals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level