Part-Time Research Assistant

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Department:

School of International Service

Time Type:

Part time

Job Type:

Casual

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Modality:

Union:

Excluded

Job Description:

Summary:

The Part-Time Research Assistant will report directly to School of International Service Professor Nina Yamanis, the Principal Investigator (PI), to support a pending grant award regarding two HIV prevention interventions. The research assistant will prepare a detailed application for ethical approval from American University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB). The application materials will include, but are not limited to: research protocol, consent forms, recruitment scripts, and interview guides. The research assistant will meet weekly with Professor Yamanis to review progress towards deliverables.

Essential Functions:

1.) Draft research protocol for one or more studies

• This includes writing the protocol and responding to all questions on the IRB application regarding human subject recruitment and involvement.

• Use templates from PI to draft responses.

2.) Draft consent forms, recruitment materials and interview guides

• Use templates from PI to draft forms, materials and guides.

• Review all materials with PI and incorporate changes to final versions.

3.) Organize materials to support project

• Create an online tracking system that is accessible to the PI.

• Keep track of all drafts and compile them into one document for submission to the IRB.

4.) Meet with PI weekly to review progress towards deliverables

• Meet via video chat or in person for at least 30 minutes.

• Highlight places in which content is needed from the PI to make progress towards submitting the application.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-Time.

• 10 hours per week.

• Continuation of the program/position is contingent upon external funding.

Salary Range:

• $23.00-$25.00 per hour.

             

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

• Less than 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree or equivalent.

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

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