Undergraduate Research Assistant - Dr. Enrique Vazquez

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

9d • Remote

About The Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position for UND students only. The role involves supporting Dr. Enrique Vazquez's research by drafting and refining documentation for a digital twin interface, reaching out to prospective pilot users, collecting and organizing user feedback, and maintaining an outreach log for grant reporting. The position requires a proactive, self-directed individual with strong written communication skills and a willingness to complete confidentiality training. The role is 100% remote and requires a minimum of 10-20 hours per week.

Requirements

• Strong professional written communication for externally-facing correspondence
• Proactive, self-directed follow-through on outreach and contact tracking
• Track record of independent, end-to-end work
• Willingness to complete confidentiality/data-handling training
• Enrolled in UND undergraduate/graduate, sophomore standing or above, in good standing
• 3.3 cumulative GPA
• Multi-semester commitment through month 12
• No conflicting funded UND positions
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and complete required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
• This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• User research or technical-writing experience
• Interest in health equity/clinical trials

Responsibilities

• Draft and refine onboarding materials, user guides, and training documentation for the digital twin interface
• Reach out to prospective pilot users (trial designers, clinical research associates) to schedule usability sessions
• Collect and organize user feedback during pilot testing for the technical evaluation report
• Maintain an accurate outreach log for grant reporting
• Other duties as assigned, flexible as determined by the supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree