UW Research Assistant position, need research exp and Spanish language skills – due Nov. 9th

Department of Health Services

Graduate Student Assistant

Position Announcement

Winter – Spring 2018

 

Position Title:                Research Assistant

Supervising Faculty:   India Ornelas

Employment Period:   December 15, 2017 – June 15, 2018

Hours/FTE:                    20 hours/week (50% FTE)

Position Description:

The graduate Research Assistant (RA) will support the Amigas Latinas Motivando el Alma (ALMA) study in the Latino Center for Health. This position will assist with formative research activities for the ALMA study which aims to prevent and reduce depression and anxiety among Latina immigrant women.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The RA will help conduct and analyze focus groups and cognitive interviews with Latina immigrant women to inform the intervention and study procedures. All data collection and analysis will be conducted in Spanish. The RA will work closely with the PI, co-investigators and Research Coordinator to coordinate research activities.

 

• Recruit subjects
• Collect, code, prepare, and analyze data
• Write reports, manuscripts, and/or summaries
• Effectively and strategically communicate with project team and community/project partners

Assist with:

• Literature reviews
• Designing/developing protocols and data collection tools
• Database maintenance
• Tracking outcomes
• Grant preparation

Minimum Education Required:

• Current Master’s student

Required Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Experience analyzing qualitative data, including coding and managing files in Atlas.ti
• Experience conducting literature reviews and managing references using reference management software

Desired:

• Experience organizing or conducting with focus groups and/or interviews
• Experience working in Latino communities
• Experience preparing study materials in English and Spanish
• Experience tracking and logging research activities using databases or project management software
• Able to work independently to solve problems

Eligibility:

• Must be a matriculated student during the employment period stated above
• Must be registered for 10 credits during the employment period

Salary: This is an Academic Student Employee (ASE) position governed by the UAW Contract and paid in accordance with the TA/RA Salary Schedule associated with the student’s academic department. Department of Health Services students are paid according to the Regular Salary Schedules. An automatic increase in salary occurs in July.

Tuition: This position includes a tuition waiver.

Benefits: This is a benefits eligible position. For details about Graduate Appointee Insurance (GAIP), visit http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/insure/gaip/.

To Apply: Go to http://depts.washington.edu/hserv/jobs#Applying and follow the instructions under “Applying for RA and TA Positions.” Application materials include:

• Application form (available at the above website)
• Current transcript (unofficial, PDF)
• Resume or CV

Email application materials to Bree Overly (boverly@uw.edu). Please include “Ornelas RA” in your email subject line and label all of your documents with your last name first.

Deadline:  Submit your application materials by November 9, 2017.

Acceptance:  If offered the position, the candidate must accept within one week.

Notification:  Those candidates not hired will be notified via email.

Equal Opportunity Statement for Employment:  University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.

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