School of Nursing Student Worker-Emerson Research

Job Description Summary

The student worker will assist with a qualitative research project examining health and support experiences post‑incarceration. This role involves supporting literature review, data synthesis, and conceptual model development, as well as contributing to team collaboration and reporting. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with qualitative research methods to ensure high‑quality outputs aligned with project goals.

Literature Review & Quality Appraisal

• Conduct systematic searches for qualitative studies (1995‑present), manage citations, and screen articles for inclusion.
• Extract key data and apply quality appraisal tools (e.g., CASP) to evaluate methodological rigor.
• Maintain detailed documentation of search strategies, screening decisions, and appraisal outcomes.

Synthesis & Conceptual Model Development

• Analyze and synthesize findings across studies using advanced qualitative interpretation methods.
• Identify patterns, themes, and relationships to build a new conceptual model addressing health and support experiences post‑incarceration.
• Document interpretive decisions and ensure rigor through reflexive notes and audit trails.

Team Collaboration & Reporting

• Lead small team meetings, facilitate consensus on coding and interpretation, and provide progress updates.
• Prepare deliverables including conceptual model diagrams, summary tables, and draft manuscript sections.
• Organize project files, maintain version control, and ensure outputs align with qualitative reporting standards.

Work Experience

• One year experience with research methods and literature review processes.
• One year experience supporting research projects or academic writing.
• Education may be substituted for experience on a year‑to‑year basis.

Skills

• Written communication
• Organization
• Data management
• Qualitative data synthesis

Resume/CV, Cover Letter

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