Doctoral Assistantships
Doctoral Assistants (DAs) are hired to assist faculty in carrying out a particular research agenda. DAs will provide ten hours of assistance per week, split between two OT faculty. Work schedule is determined jointly between the faculty and DA and may or may not vary each week.
While a research assistant is expected to contribute in many ways to the research project, typical responsibilities include the following:
- Conduct literature reviews
- Collect and analyze data
- Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations
- Prepare materials for Human Subjects Committee review
- Prepare interview questions
- Recruit and/or interview subjects
- Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
- Summarize 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
- Prepare, maintain, and update website materials
- Supervise other students working on the research project (maintaining records on assignment completion, acting as liaison/mediator between the students and the faculty researcher)
- Attend project meetings
- Attend area seminars and other meetings as necessary
- Summarize project results
- Prepare progress reports for the PI and funding agency
- Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations
- Monitor the project budget
This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
How to Apply
Complete a form to submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant writing examples or research activity examples.
In your cover letter, please address the following question: How will you address the balance of work, academic, life responsibilities?
After a committee reviews the submissions, selected candidates will be invited to interview. The position will start at the beginning of fall semester and continue through the end of spring semester. Students are paid a salary for 10 hours per week and receive 9 credits of tuition for the academic year.
Applications are closed
Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at 蜜桃社区
Genuine interest in engaging in research-related projects
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