Job Description
Research Assistant Mission Driven, Community Focused About | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (cdrewu.edu)
Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for underrepresented students.
CDU is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of south Los Angeles neighborhoods.
Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support a qualitative study in the field of academic medicine. The successful candidate will play a key role in data collection, analysis, and project coordination. This position is ideal for individuals with an interest in medical education, health disparities, or social determinants of health, particularly those affecting medical trainees and professionals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Data Collection:
- Conduct in-depth qualitative interviews with study participants, including medical students (current and former), residents, and faculty.
- Transcribe and code qualitative data accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain meticulous records of all data collection activities and ensure compliance with ethical and confidentiality guidelines.
Data Analysis:
- Assist in the development of coding schemes and participate in thematic analysis using qualitative data analysis software (ATLAS.ti).
- Summarize key findings and assist in the interpretation of results under the guidance of the Principal Investigator.
Project Coordination:
- Coordinate participant recruitment, scheduling, and follow-up communications.
- Prepare and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, amendments, and continuing reviews as needed.
- Maintain and update study-related documentation and databases.
Literature Review and Dissemination:
- Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings to support the study's conceptual framework and contextual understanding.
- Assist in the preparation of manuscripts, conference presentations, and other dissemination activities.
Administrative Support:
- Coordinate team meetings, take meeting minutes, and track project timelines and milestones.
- Provide general administrative support to the research team as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, Education, or a related discipline). Master's degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE: - Previous experience in qualitative research, preferably in a healthcare or academic setting.
- Familiarity with qualitative research methods, including interview techniques and thematic analysis.
- Experience with qualitative data analysis software (ATLAS.ti) is an asset.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY/SKILLS :
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
COMPLEXITY:
- The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Occasional stooping. Frequent standing. Constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Occasionally required to work in confined space.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
- The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequent work on a variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating interrupted work, work on a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.
Special Requirements:
- As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. As a condition of enrollment and employment, students, faculty, and staff must comply with the current CDU COVID-19 requirements as described on the CDU COVID-19 webpage. Please visit the CDU Return to Campus website or email the Campus Nursing Office at nurseofficer@cdrewu.edu .
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse community, including persons of color and sexual minorities.
Compensation:
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Conditional Statement: The employment status of this position is classified as “Conditional”. Conditional employment means that the job exists contingent upon funding limitations of restricted funds or, the duration of a specific program, project, grant or contract. The duration of grant for this position is through June 30, 2025.
EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.
Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.
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