Herc-Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

1. Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for research projects. 2. Interprets, synthesizes, and analyzes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Modifies and plans research experiments, procedures, tests, or survey instruments. Assists in research design. 3. Writes and edits material for publication and presentation. Reports on status of research activities. Oversees and instructs research and support staff on technical procedures, equipment operation, and laboratory maintenance. 4. Schedules and coordinates research activities. Identifies and recruits study participants. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. 5. May assist in preparing financial information and monitoring budgets. 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities.

Preferred Education:  Prior experience working on large-scale research studies and testing human participants; prior experience managing data and with questionnaire software (e.g., REDCap).

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Prior experience working on large-scale research studies and testing human participants; prior experience managing data and with questionnaire software (e.g., REDCap).

Required Skill/ability 5:  General computing proficiency including Mac and Windows OS, Microsoft Office and Photoshop/Illustrator

Posting Position Title:  Research Assistant 2 HSS

Required Skill/ability 3:  Demonstrated and excellent organizational skills.  Timeliness, accuracy, reliability, attention to detail and ability to multitask. 

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

University Job Title:  Research Assistant 2

Required Skill/ability 1:  Experience and highly proficient at testing human participants from the community including children and adolescents; demonstrated comfort and proven ability to establish rapport with participants; sensitivity to working with developmental and clinical populations.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Must have a valid driver's license and car to conduct in-home testing.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Excellent written and verbal skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, and ability to work as part of a large team.

Two years of related work experience in the same job family and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.