Research Assistant

Posting Details (Default Section)

Posting Number:
20240581T

Position Title:
Research Assistant

Position Type:
Temp/Intern

Location:
Villanova, PA

Work Schedule:
temporary

Approximate Number of Hours per Week
6-10

Department:
232-Nursing

Position Summary:
Dr. Weissinger is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) to work on multiple research projects. The first is an evaluation of the Philadelphia Alliance for Child Trauma Services ( PACTS III ) program in Philadelphia, PA. The second is a study of nurse practitioner experiences with suicide prevention in their practice. These studies consist of surveys as well as quantitative and qualitative interviews with youth with trauma experiences, parents/guardians, and healthcare providers.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include working with children, youth, families, and healthcare providers for recruitment, screening, consent, enrollment, scheduling, and follow-up; in-person and virtual data collection; preparation of study materials (e.g., scripts for data collection, community presentations); attendance and presentations at related team meetings (e.g., research team meetings, meetings with and presentations to staff at participating research sites); and other duties as assigned. The total hours available will range from 6 to 10 hours each week. In person data collection requires travel to multiple sites throughout Philadelphia. The RA must have a car or access to public transportation for these study visits.

Minimum Qualifications:
Formal Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, psychology or related field or two years of relevant experience (in addition to the experience listed below) in lieu of degree

Work Experience

• Prior research experience with diverse children, youth and/or families

Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Must maintain absolute privacy and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive data (e.g., substance use, trauma history)
• Ability to respond calmly to urgent and /or emergency situations

Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area)

• Working knowledge of social and behavioral research principles and procedures
• Equipment Knowledge

Other:

• RAs who work from a location off of campus must have a laptop, mobile device, WiFi access and private location (e.g., no roommates or others present) for virtual data collection which will be done by Zoom or phone. Research office space is available on campus for those who do not have Wifi or a private work location.
• RAs are responsible for transportation to/from the Philadelphia behavioral health treatment programs for in person study activities.
• Available workdays are Monday through Saturday, with days/times subject to the study participants' availability and RA's schedule. Typical available work hours are between 9a and 8p.

Preferred Qualifications:
Work Experience

• Work as a research assistant on a prior community-engaged research project related to behavioral health
• Engagement with diverse Philadelphia youth aged 3 to 21 and their families

Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills)

• Detail-oriented
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with varied deadlines and frequent interruptions
• Quick-learning skills to work in a fast-paced environment

Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area)

• Knowledge of principles and procedures for dealing with children and youth with emotional and/or behavioral health concerns
• Knowledge of procedures for participant screening and consent
• Proficiency in research software programs (e.g., REDCap, SPSS ).

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Data collection could involve sitting for one or more hours on the computer; however, the RA can schedule breaks and/or move as needed.

Special Message to Applicants:

EEO Statement
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Posting Date:
09/10/2024

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:
Commensurate with experience.

Job Classification:
non-exempt