CNPD Research Assistant
About The Position
The Research Assistant is a part-time, non-benefited position open only to University of North Dakota students. The role supports investigators with research activities for a grant studying social determinants of prenatal substance use in American Indian communities. The position is in person on the University of North Dakota campus, with variable hours not exceeding 19 per week, and will end when the grant closes at the end of February 2027. The Research Assistant will contribute to photo exhibition preparation and coordination, data analysis, research documentation, literature reviews, manuscripts and presentations, IRB applications, and grant proposals. The role also includes attending meetings with the principal investigator and colleagues as needed. Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume or CV. A successful criminal history background check is required. The position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills to support timely completion of research activities.
- Creativity in thinking and initiative.
- Ability to interact well with diverse populations, including faculty and staff.
- Cultural humility and commitment to community-engaged research.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, nutrition and dietetics, public health, criminal justice, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
- Only UND students are eligible for hire.
- Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, nutrition and dietetics, public health, criminal justice, or a related field.
- Experience with qualitative research methods.
- Experience volunteering for, living in, or working with American Indian communities.
Responsibilities
- Assist with photo exhibition preparation and coordination.
- Support quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Maintain organized research documentation.
- Assist with literature reviews and reference management.
- Assist with preparing manuscripts and presentations.
- Assist in preparing and submitting IRB applications.
- Assist in preparing and submitting grant proposals.
- Attend meetings with the PI and other colleagues as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
