Undergraduate Research Assistant - Student Hourly
About The Position
The Institute for Policy & Social Research is hiring a part-time Undergraduate Research Assistant from November 2026 to February 2027. The position is expected to work 10 hours per week on a varied schedule. The assistant will conduct extensive literature reviews and prepare summaries for manuscripts and NIH grant proposals related to population health. Topics include aging, community resources and health outcomes; head and neck cancer and healthcare access; caregiving arrangements and effects on people whose family members experience cognitive decline; and work, stress and mental health among young mothers. The assistant will work directly with Prof. Tyler Myroniuk, use Zotero to manage references, and receive training in writing with Overleaf. A data-analysis component may be available for someone with a background in statistical analyses. The position is for a currently enrolled undergraduate student at The University of Kansas. During the semester term of the appointment, the student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Additional summer enrollment or admission conditions are specified for summer appointments. This is an hourly, non-exempt position; student employees may not concurrently hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA position. Student employees are not eligible for remote work unless an exception is approved by unit leadership and HR.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at The University of Kansas.
- Experience requiring organizational skills and attention to detail, as evidenced by application materials.
- During the semester term of the appointment, enrollment in no fewer than 6 credit hours.
- Submit a curriculum vitae or resume and a cover letter describing relevant experience and explaining how the applicant meets required and preferred qualifications.
Nice To Haves
- A background in statistical analyses may allow the assistant to participate in data-related work.
Responsibilities
- Conduct literature reviews and prepare summaries for manuscripts and NIH grant proposals related to population health.
- Attend meetings with Prof. Myroniuk and other study investigators.
- Perform data analyses if the assistant has a background in statistical analyses and a data component is assigned.
- Manage references using Zotero.
- Learn to write in Overleaf with training provided by Prof. Myroniuk.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
