Undergraduate Research Assistant

Salary/Position Classification

• $17.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 10 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability:
  No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus):
  Yes

The Department of Communication (A&S) is seeking a motivated and organized Undergraduate Research Assistant to support the Principal Investigator and Graduate Research Assistant in executing tasks related to a research grant.

The research is a clinical trial that aims to evaluate a radon app's effectiveness in enhancing radon knowledge and encouraging mothers of infants to use free radon test kits they receive.

This role offers valuable hands‑on experience in working on a research grant and provides the opportunity to contribute to meaningful research outcome.

This is a hybrid position, requiring work on campus and virtual via Zoom. The position seeks an undergraduate student from Communication, Journalism, Health Studies, Public Health Education, or related fields.

This is a part‑time, non‑benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

• Contributing to writing reports and papers
• Assisting with data tracking, analysis and reporting
• Conversion of data into an analysis‑ready format
• Assisting with developing research presentations and video training materials
• Assisting project team members with research productivity
• Answering participants’ and support staff’s questions
• Identifying additional research grant opportunities

• Very good English communication skills, both spoken and written
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Qualtrics, Canva, etc.)
• Prompt responses to communications, including emails and phone calls
• Self‑starter, hardworking, passionate regarding research and reporting
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

• Applicants who are completing coursework in Communication, Journalism, Health Studies, Public Health Education, or related fields

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcript

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, indicate which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

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