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).

• 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

• 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.

• 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.