Research Assistant, Part-Time, College of Nursing

at  University of Cincinnati

ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF NURSING

On the forefront of nursing education for more than 130 years, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing remains committed to preparing a diverse and culturally sensitive group of nurses who will improve health outcomes for our community and raise the standard of health care. Our highly ranked programs, ranging from undergraduate to doctoral levels, educate passionate, intelligent nurse leaders to create and inspire change in the way we practice, develop new knowledge through research, innovate and be a positive force in providing equitable, quality care to all patients.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED

• MS or PhD Degree or currently pursuing such degrees as a full-time student in relevant fields.
• Organizational and project management skills
• Effective problem solving/critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and with a strong work ethic
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
• Proficiency in SPSS or similar statistical software

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

• Assist faculty researchers and other collaborators in designing and executing research experiments
• Perform data collection/processing, data statistical analyses, including selecting the appropriate analysis procedure
• Write and submit IRB documentation
• Engage in fieldwork and writing of research publications
• Support the writing of grant proposals
• Participate in poster sessions and presentations