Research Assistant - Student Worker

Compensation Range:

: $17.00 - $22.00

Position Description

The Student Research Assistant is a temporary position funded by a FY27 SOPSS Seed Grant and will support a faculty-led research project examining the lived experiences of women of color Marriage and Family Therapists. The position will not exceed 25 hours in total. Unless otherwise stated or as prescribed by law, National University does not provide student employees with benefits, including accrued sick and vacation, health and life insurance, or other benefits. Student employee positions are available to the following.

• Students enrolled and attending courses
• Undergraduate and graduate students in any school or program
• Full-time or part-time students

The Student Research Assistant will support a faculty-led research project examining the lived experiences of women of color Marriage and Family Therapists. Under the direction of the Principal Investigators and research team, responsibilities may include:

• Assist with literature reviews and organization of scholarly sources.
• Support participant recruitment, screening, and interview scheduling.
• Assist with transcription, de-identification, and secure data organization.
• Support qualitative data coding and identification of emerging themes.
• Maintain research logs, documentation, and project materials.
• Participate in research team meetings and contribute to project activities.
• Assist with research summaries, presentations, and scholarly materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow IRB, research ethics, data-security, and University requirements.
• Complete required research and confidentiality training.
• Perform other research-related duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Location: Remote, USA

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.