Student Research Assistant - Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Student research assistant for the Comprehensive Cancer Center works under direct supervision of program staff to assist in research studies investigating the roles of multiple aspects of the built environment in cancer risk factors and outcomes. The main responsibility is data collection using specialized virtual neighborhood audit techniques. Secondary responsibilities focus on assistance in results translation, including poster creation and presentation, and peer-reviewed manuscript contributions. Students will be trained to conduct visual assessments of built environment factors in New Jersey and other States for subsequent linkage to various cancer epidemiologic datasets. They will perform virtual neighborhood audits using a proprietary Google Street View API called CANVAS. Students will be extensively trained in performing this technique and using CANVAS. General built environment factors assessed include neighborhood disinvestment, neighborhood engagement, sidewalk walkability, and advertising environment. The 15 specific indicators that will be used to measure these factors are: presence of garbage/litter, graffiti, large dumpsters, abandoned buildings, building conditions, yard conditions, team sports equipment in public spaces, exterior decorations, outdoor seating, potted plants, road verge conditions, sidewalk presence, sidewalk condition, advertising, and sociopolitical signage. Training will be provided prior to the start of work to ensure student assistants are able to identify indicators reliably. This work will inform public health and other public services, including city planning.

Requirements

• Current enrollment as a student at Ohio State
• Close attention to detail
• Sustained focus with repetitive tasks
• Verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Data collection using specialized virtual neighborhood audit techniques
• Assistance in results translation (poster creation and presentation, peer-reviewed manuscript contributions, etc.)
• Conduct visual assessments of built environment factors using a proprietary Google Street View API called CANVAS
• Identify indicators such as garbage/litter, graffiti, abandoned buildings, building conditions, yard conditions, outdoor seating, potted plants, sidewalk presence and condition, advertising, and sociopolitical signage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed