Research Assistant - College of Nursing

Position Summary:

The Research Assistant will support faculty research and quality-improvement projects. The RA will support the research team through IRB submissions, support participant recruitment and onboarding, facilitate data collection & management (quantitative and qualitative), and production of dissemination materials (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks).

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and submit IRB applications, amendments, and continuing reviews
• Maintain regulatory files and consent/assent documents
• Create recruitment materials; screen, enroll, and track participants
• Schedule and support focus groups/interviews (reminders, recordings, incentives)
• Build and manage REDCap/Qualtrics surveys and databases
• Enter, clean, de-identify data; run quality checks
• Conduct basic quantitative analyses; assist with qualitative coding
• Generate tables/figures and brief results summaries
• Draft and format manuscripts, abstracts, and posters; manage references
• Coordinate team meetings; take notes and track action items
• Communicate with partners and students; uphold confidentiality and data security

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree or current enrollment in a graduate program in Nursing or a related discipline preferred.
• Prior experience assisting with research activities (e.g., data collection, qualitative or quantitative analysis, literature review, IRB submissions, or project coordination) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with faculty, students, and community partners.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical research standards and IRB protocols.
• Working knowledge of basic research methods, data management, and analysis procedures (qualitative and/or quantitative).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with research software (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics, SPSS) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented academic environment.
• Initiative, reliability, and problem-solving ability in managing multiple project tasks and timelines.