Graduate Research Assistant - Social Work, Joy in LGBTQ+ Communities

Graduate Research Assistant - Social Work, Joy in LGBTQ+ Communities

The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 15 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for fall, 6 for spring and 3 for summer.

A Graduate Research Assistant is sought for 10 hours a week by Dr. Breana Bietsch, Assistant Professor in the Social Work department. The graduate research assistant will work on a project examining joy in LGBTQ+ communities, and how aspects of joy or positivity impact health of communities as well as service assess. This graduate research assistant position will focus on research and social work career readiness-oriented tasks related to this topic, which include:

• Literature review research and writing
• Assisting with study recruitment of participants, such as handing out fliers, speaking with community organizations or agencies, or onboarding participants to the study
• Auditing of qualitative interview transcripts for accuracy
• Member checking of themes from interview transcripts and note taking
• Dissemination of research, such as assisting in writing for publication or preparing conference materials for presentation
• Utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Mentorship and career guidance activities

Graduate Research Assistants should be social justice oriented and interested in working with diverse populations, such as LGBTQ+ populations.

Interest in research with LGBTQ+ populations

A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, anthropology, or related degree

Qualitative research experience or interest in learning more about this research technique

Commuting to the school of social work office to complete 10 hours a week of research

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Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

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