• Research Assistant

    Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)


    Research Assistant

     

    Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistantat 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):

    POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

    + Provide coordination assistance on multi-funded and/or multi-site research projects.

    + Assist project director in project planning to ensure that pre-established work scope, study protocol, and program requirements are followed.

    + Develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures for project-specific reporting.

    + Assume responsibility for coordinating crime prevention research duties for AmeriCorps members involved in the AmeriCorps Urban Safety Project (AMUS).

    + Assist in coordinating multiple crime prevention survey data collection efforts for one or more research projects - may include other collaborating agencies or institutions.

    + Represent AMUS at local AMUS events, community gatherings, workshops, and trainings (must be available nights and weekends).

    + Integrate information from multiple sources to meet the necessary requirements of funding agencies.

     

    Prepare regular updates to Center Director and Managing Director.

    Unique duties:

    Qualifications:

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS

    + Bachelor’s Degree in any area of social science research (including political science, anthropology, demography, education, geography, psychology, public health, social work, sociology, survey methodology, statistics, and urban studies) required.

    + Experience coordinating AmeriCorps members required.

    + Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others.

    + Strong problem resolution, organizational, analytical, and communication (oral and written) skills; ability to collaborate effectively.

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

     

    Please submit an electronic application via the Wayne State University Online Career Site. Please include a resume, names of references, and transcript (unofficial).

    Preferred qualifications:

    School/College/Division:

    Generic Division

    Primary department:

    Center for Urban Studies

    Employment type:

    + Regular Employee

    + Job type: Full Time

    + Job category: Staff/Administrative

    Funding/salary information:

    + Compensation type: Annual Salary

    + Hourly rate:

    + Salary minimum: 45,000

    + Salary hire maximum: 50,000

    Working conditions:

    Normal Office Environment

    Job openings:

    + Number of openings: 2

    + 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.

     

    The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.