Research Assistant, Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute, Part-Time Hourly - #307947

Research Assistant, Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute, Part-Time Hourly

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant, Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute, Part-Time Hourly at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Position Purpose:

To conduct and support the collection of research data for projects focused on promoting positive caregiving for young children in Detroit.

Essential Functions:

Collect research data from parents, caregivers, educators, and health care professionals.

Research data management and reporting.

Verifying surveys are completed in an online system.

Summarizing research data.

Creating research data collection materials.

Creating research surveys in Qualtrics survey systems and creating research paper surveys.

Attend bi-weekly project meetings.

Office duties (e.g., making copies, organizing research materials).

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Discipline: Psychology

At least two years’ experience collecting evaluation data relevant to early childhood mental health.

Experience: Entry level (less than a year of job-related experience).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience using online data collection systems. Qualtrics Survey Systems required.

Strong organizational skills.

Experience working with children and families in the urban community.

Experience recruiting participants from Pediatric Primary Care units.

School/College/Division:

The Division of Research & Innovation

Primary Department:

H0910 - Merrill Palmer Institute

Employment Type:

• Temporary Employee
• Job type: Fractional Time
• Job category: Research

Funding/Salary Information:

• Compensation type: Hourly Wage
• Hourly rate: $17.00
  

Working Conditions:

Office environment.

Job Openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
  

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.