Research Assistant Job at Detroit Recovery Project
Job Description for Research Assistant at DRP
Version: 1/19/2023
Summary
The Research Assistant (RA) position is for part-time and short-term (between 10-20 hours a week for up to 6 months). The RAs will primarily collect, edit, and process data in support of a research study about how people recover from problems with alcohol. The RAs will conduct an inventory of environmental factors (e.g., locations, types, and conditions of buildings and public spaces) using a standardized survey tool in accordance with specified protocols and procedures. Training will be provided.
General Expectations:
- Excellent attention to detail and time management, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, plan work to meet deadlines, problem solve and take initiative.
- Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal skills, and highly organized.
- Comfortable with standard computer programs (e.g., Word and Excel) and willing to learn new programs (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, and geographic information analysis software).
- Able to be flexible in work schedule (e.g., outside of typical 9am-5pm office hours).
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to travel locally (need access to a car).
- Works under supervision of the Research Manager and/or other senior staff.
- Bachelor’s degree OR high school diploma/GED with at least three years of work experience.
- Some health/behavioral health interest preferred.
Project Duties and Responsibilities:
- Travel to neighborhoods within Detroit to record data as appropriate to the study (RAs will be trained).
- Enter data into appropriate databases and/or spreadsheets for analysis.
- Ensure data completeness and accuracy (e.g., review, identify, follow-up, and correct errors or missing data).
- Document and maintain list of study records (e.g., dates and locations of field observations).
- Understand, comply, and maintain data security and confidentiality protocols and procedures.
- Understand and comply with safety protocols/procedures during field observations.
- Report to supervisor (i.e., Research Manager) regularly.
- Assist supervisor and other senior project staff with job-related duties/tasks.
DETROIT RECOVERY PROJECT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. DRP provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. DRP provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY also is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").
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