Wealth Equity Lab Research Associate

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** POSITION OVERVIEW
** Research Associate – RRF Foundation for Aging Grant Projects,  Keeping Retirement Research Alive:
Building Knowledge and Training Scholars The Research Associate serves as a member of the research team conducting one of two mixed-methods projects at the Wealth Equity Lab (WEL), supported by the RRF Foundation for Aging grant noted above. The project examines retirement security and long-term/spousal care. During the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms, the Research Associate will assist with project logistics, primarily related to Mandarin-English translation during individual, in-person interviews and assisting with transcripts and post-interview translations.

* The Research Associate needs to be fluent in both Mandarin and English.
* The position is a stipend position with 42 hours over the course of the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. The pay rate is $40.00/hr the RA will be issued two separate appointment letters and payments - one for work completed in Fall 2026 and one for work completed in Spring 2027.  The Associate reports to Desiree LaVecchia (lavecchd). This position is governed by the SENS-UAW collective bargaining agreement;

details not mandated by that agreement, such as supervisor or start date, may change and will be confirmed in the appointment letter from Human Resources.  
** CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Translate between English and Mandarin during individual interviews and re-interviews with Mandarin-speaking participants, ensuring that participants’ responses and researchers’ questions are conveyed accurately and completely.
* Serve as the primary language liaison for all upcoming interviews with Mandarin-speaking participants over the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms, communicating in a clear, respectful, and professional manner.
* Review project materials and previously conducted interviews to become familiar with the study’s goals, themes, and terminology related to retirement security and long-term and spousal care.
* Coordinate with the research team and principal investigator to prepare for interviews, including confirming schedules and discussing key concepts or terms that may require careful translation.
* Assist with interview logistics, such as scheduling sessions with participants and confirming interview details before each session.
* Assist with transcription of interview recordings following interviews, as requested by the research team.
* Maintain the confidentiality of participant information and interview content in accordance with project and university research protocols.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * Acceptable qualifications include:
* Fluency in both Mandarin and English, with the ability to speak, listen, and translate accurately in both directions (English to Mandarin and Mandarin to English) in real time.
* Experience in interpretation or translation
* Ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally with older adult participants, including when…