Graduate Research Assistant Occupational Therapy

Graduate Research Assistant for Occupational Therapy

Research Assistants are hired to assist faculty in carrying out specific aspects of an individual faculty member’s research agenda.

• Conduct literature reviews
• Generate annotated bibliography
• Complete scoping/systems review
• Collect data and analyze data for current projects
• Prepare materials for IRB review
• Prepare Qualtrics/quantitative surveys for administration
• Recruit and/or interview subjects
• Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
• Summarize and transcribe interviews
• Provide ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researcher and/or supervisor
• Request or acquire equipment or supplies necessary for the project
• Manage and respond to project related email (as applicable)
• Prepare, maintain, and update website materials (as applicable)
• Attend all project meetings
• Attend area seminars and other meetings as necessary
• Summarize project results in manuscript format for publication
• Prepare progress reports for the PI and funding agency
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations
• Present oral presentation or poster presentation

Discipline Specific

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled as an occupational therapy student within the doctorate program.
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Acceptable Academic Performance as defined by researcher.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel/Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled as an occupational therapy student within the doctorate program.
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Acceptable Academic Performance as defined by researcher.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel/Word).

Number of Vacancies: 22

Desired

Start Date:

09/01/2026

Open Date: 07/01/2026

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