Research Assistant, Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute, Part-Time Hourly

Research Assistant, Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute, Part-Time Hourly Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant, Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute, Part-Time Hourly at 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.

To conduct and support the collection of research data for projects focused on promoting positive caregiving for young children in Detroit.

• Collect research data from parents, caregivers, educators, and health care professionals.
• Research data management and reporting.
• Verifying surveys are completed in an online system.
• Summarizing research data.
• Creating research data collection materials.
• Creating research surveys in Qualtrics survey systems and creating research paper surveys.
• Attend bi-weekly project meetings.
• Office duties (e.g., making copies, organizing research materials).

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree
• Discipline:
  Psychology
• At least two years’ experience collecting evaluation data relevant to early childhood mental health.
• Experience:
  
  Entry level (less than a year of job-related experience).

• Experience using online data collection systems.
• Qualtrics Survey Systems required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience working with children and families in the urban community.
• Experience recruiting participants from Pediatric Primary Care units.

The Division of Research & Innovation Primary Department: H0910 - Merrill Palmer Institute

Temporary Employee

Fractional Time

• Compensation type:
  Hourly Wage
• Hourly rate: $17.00

Office environment.

Number of openings: 1

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