Research Assistant

Posting Details

Job Code/Title 82751 - H - Labs/Research Assistant 1 Position Number HU1107 Working Title Research Assistant Department Health Behavior And Policy Organizational Overview

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Recruitment Pool All Applicants Anticipated Hiring Range $14-18 Campus MCV Campus Position Type Hourly Hours/Week 20 hours/week Normal work days Normal work hours Job Category Research Does this position provide patient or clinical services to the VCU Health System? No Does this position require a pre-placement medical assessment? No Is any portion of this position grant-funded? Yes - Continuation of this position depends on funding of the grant. Sensitive Position No Resource Critical No Description of the Job

Y-WE SURVIVE is an online research study dedicated to improving the health and adherence to follow-up care guidelines among women with a history of breast cancer and educating families impacted by breast cancer through social media platforms. We are looking to hire a research assistant to assist in the following areas:

-Assistance with managing virtual recruitment on (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram)
- Assistance with the branding of online research study
-Developing targeted literature reviews in cancer-related topics
-Assistance with manuscript writing and preparation
- Assistance with updating IRB protocols to give background information regarding the significance, research questions, and research process
-Dissemination of research findings from research projects
-Development of local and national presentations in breast cancer-related topic area
-Data analysis of quantitative survey data

Required Qualifications

-Graduate or Undergrad level student
-Experience conducting a literature review and data analysis
-Experience in quantitative data analysis (Using Statistical software package SAS or equivalent)
Experience in qualitative data analysis preferred
-Knowledge and experience in preparing manuscripts and academic writing
Master’s Degree in Public Health or equivalent area preferred

Preferred Qualifications Job Open Date 09/17/2020 Remove from posting on or before Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Quick Link http://www.vcujobs.com/postings/100684 Supplemental Questions

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Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Other Document