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.

Job Overview

The Research Assistant will work with the College of Nursing’s Office of Research and Scholarship and will report Dr. Anthony Faiola. The Research Assistant will assist with the coordination of research projects and processes in the discipline of the health and medical sciences and experimental research. The successful candidate will work within a team, carrying out research studies or in the development, testing, and implementation of health technologies as non-invasive interventions in support of patient care. This position is part-time at 50% FTE and is funded through the research start-up funds with an expected end date on 8/31/2027.

Essential Functions

• 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

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.

Application Process

A Resume and Cover letter are required and must be submitted as part of the online application process.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

 

Competitive salary range of $18.69 to $24.72 pay range (based on qualifications and experience). Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

 

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. 

 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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