Research Assistant - Healthy Homes and Environment Projects

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant - Healthy Homes and Environment Projectsat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

WSU Center for Urban Studies is seeking a full-time staff member to oversee the implementation of several key research and intervention projects regarding Healthy Homes in Detroit, including:

Train and supervise fieldwork staff on data collection procedures. Coordinate and conduct field work (i.e., home visits, door-to-door) and data collection procedures, including the installation of indoor and outdoor air monitors. Perform oversight of data entry and data processing, data audit/verification, and basic data analysis. Recruit participants for projects (via in-person events, neighborhood flyering, or telephone recruitment) and organize community engagement events. Attend and participate in community events, which will occasionally require evening and weekend availability.

Develop data collection and survey instruments and manage and supervise the construction and maintenance of databases.

Collaborate with others regarding data management, and in the planning and implementation of data quality assurance plans.

Assist in the preparation of articles for consideration in refereed journals on an ongoing basis.

Prepare regular updates to project team members on program progress, and to Center leadership.

Communicate reliably, clearly, and effectively with project team members and community partners.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences (including public health, political science, public administration, demography, education, geography, psychology, social work, sociology, survey methodology, statistics, and/or urban studies), required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience in working in the community on intervention research projects (including conducting site visits and healthy homes assessments), especially Detroit, is highly preferred .

Willingness to work in-person is highly preferred .

Ability to drive and having access to a vehicle is required.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Google products (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Forms, Calendar, etc.).

Experience with Qualtrics and survey instruments preferred.

Working knowledge of social science research methods and primary data collection procedures and practicalities of implementation preferred.

Must be confident communicating through virtual channels with team members and others.

Knowledge of WiFi-connected devices and setting them up under field conditions highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A strong working knowledge of social science research methods and experience in managing primary data collection procedures and practicalities of implementation required.

Must be self-motivated and able to initiate and complete tasks independently; strong organizational and problem-resolution skills; detail-oriented.

Ability to prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines.

Skilled at designing and implementing data collection tools, including survey instruments to conduct primary data collection.

Ability to contribute to several projects simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Flexible and adaptable style; a professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.

Strong diplomatic skills to present, and to answer questions and concerns effectively.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

Generic Division

Primary department:

H6614

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Hourly rate:

• Salary minimum: 43,000

• Salary hire maximum: 58,000

Working conditions:

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.