Student Research Assistant

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Dr. Alana Abramson in the department of Criminology.

The Student Research Assistant will be involved in many aspects of the community-based action research project called the Community Helpline for Incarcerated People (CHIP). This service began in December 2024 and is a trauma informed, crisis line for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people to call. This is a part-time position of 60 hours over the course of four months. The Student Research Assistant will assist the Principal Investigator in preparing a comprehensive report to inform future research, funder and community partners.

• Attend Research Team Meetings:
  Attend regular research team meetings, including meetings with Community Advisory Committee meetings comprised of community partners and people with lived experience of incarceration.
• Coordination of Project Tasks:
  Assist in the organization research and administrative tasks with Principal Investigator.
• Data Collection and Analysis:
  Assist in the collection, organization, and analysis of research data using appropriate methodologies and software tools.
• Data Entry and Management:
  Accurately enter and manage research data in databases or spreadsheets, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Draft Research Reports:
  Help in preparing research reports, summaries and presentations.
• Support Project Documentation:
  Keep detailed and accurate records of research procedures, findings, and results.

• Current KPU students, preferably with prior experience in academic or applied research, either through coursework or involvement in research projects, is desirable.
• Excellent time management skills to meet project deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proven ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and dealing with change, delays or unexpected events, keeping constant sight of the overall objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills including teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to assist in writing research reports, presenting findings and communicating with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and overcome obstacles.
• Proven ability to recognize and maintain highest levels of confidentiality.

Anticipated hourly rate: $19.28