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Research Assistant/Data Assistant - School of Social Work

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant/Data Assistant - School of Social Workat 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.

Essential functions (job duties):

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, provide scientific and technical assistance to complete laboratory based, clinical or population science research. May assist in writing research protocols and in manuscript preparation. Design and perform research protocols independently or as directed through training in more difficult or specialized procedures to meet the needs of the research protocol.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform laboratory based scientific techniques or clinical/population science (human subjects) research. Design and perform experiments, recruit participants for studies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates. Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Assist staff with experiments/research protocols as required. Communicate with principal investigator and Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.

Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and/or survey data. Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs, charts or tables to highlight the key points of the research results collected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated. P roofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy.

Assist principal investigator with writing methods and summarizing/organizing data to be used in preparing and presenting presentations for professional, scientific and academic conferences and submittal to academic and scholarly peer-reviewed journals.

Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required. Order and organize required research supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstation.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

Serve as data assistant on multiple research/evaluation initiatives at the Center for Behavioral Health and Justice. Assist with collection, plus enter, clean, code, and verify data on multiple data sets including administrative data sets from the State of Michigan and local counties (i.e. Medicaid data, Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan State Police, State Court Administrators Office, County Jails, EMS, local police, etc.). Track and manage data files. Assist with scheduling, note taking, and transcription of qualitative interviews. Conduct descriptive and bivariate data analyses. Assist in the preparation of evaluation/research reports. Prepare timely, clear, and concise project updates. Participate in team meetings. Participate in one-on-one meetings with principle investigator, other team members, and research participants. Participate in grant and report writing activities by conducting literature reviews.

Qualifications:

Education Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, preferred. Requires advanced knowledge predominantly intellectual in character in a field of science or learning acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.

Experience Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience)

Experience performing basic research techniques or interacting with human subjects, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work independently. Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret research findings and data in reports and spreadsheets and communicate results. Knowledge of scientific integrity principles. Excellent time management and organization skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office software skills.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a social science field (social work, psychology, criminal justice, or urban studies) or equivalent experience, Master’s degree is preferred. Experience entering, verifying, and coding data on social science research projects, preference given to those with criminal legal and/or behavioral health research experience. Experience working with administrative data sets from the State of Michigan and local counties (i.e. Medicaid data, Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan State Police, State Court Administrators Office, County Jails, etc.) is preferred. Knowledge of the criminal legal, community mental health, and substance use treatment systems (i.e. terminology, processes, goals, and outcomes) is preferred. Capable to assist systems’ partners in cross-systems data integration to track research outcomes. Ability to work independently by appropriately allocating time to achieve project tasks/goals and communicating with supervisors regularly and as needed. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SPSS and ability to learn computer applications quickly. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Reliable transportation to attend meetings and work from campus office or data collection sites.

School/College/Division:

H13 - School of Social Work

Primary department:

H1303 - Social Work Instruction Un

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Hourly rate:

• Salary minimum: TBD

• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/ or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific conferences.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

• Prior posting/requisition number:

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.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.