The incumbent will be responsible for tasks related to the preparation and basic operation of lab functions or social research. Tasks could include, but are not limited to, set-up and basic operation of lab equipment, clean-up and maintenance of facilities, collection/coding of data, assisting with procedures on small animals, and performing interviews with participants in research studies.
- Minimum Master’s degree, and currently enrolled in a PhD program in public health.
- Be able and willing to work 5 hours per week during the fall and spring terms
- Have strong qualitative analytic skills and basic quantitative analytic skills.
- Have a desire to engage in a team-based research environment.
- Be self-motivated.
- Have a willingness and eagerness to learn new things.
- Preferable: Experience using and/or a basic understanding of Human-centered Design tools is highly preferrable.
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Job Details
Job Description: All Temps, Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
Department: GSPH-Behavioral & Community Health Sciences
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3
Average number of working hours per week for this assignment: 5
Work Schedule: Up to 5 hours a week, schedule varies depnding on work needing completed
Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?: No
Work Arrangement: Remote: Teams working from different locations (off-campus).
Requested Pay Rate: 15.00
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume
Master's degree and current PhD enrollment in public health required; 3 years of experience, qualitative and basic quantitative analysis skills, and willingness to work 5 hours weekly.
Key Responsibilities
- preparing equipment
- collecting data
- conducting interviews
Skills & Tools
Human-centered Design
Job Details
- Category: Research and Development (R&D)
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Temporary, Part Time
- Workplace: Remote — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary: USD 31,200 – 31,200 / year
- Languages: English
About University of Pittsburgh
A public research university conducting education and health sciences research. — Industry: Education