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Research Assistant

Florida International University - Board of Trustees
United States, Florida, Miami
Feb 11, 2025
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Job Opening ID
534408
Location
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Close Date
04/11/2025
Regular/Temporary
Regular
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About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

Provides overall support to the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study by assisting senior project members with data collection, data management, and data analysis.

  • Conducts standardized interviews with study participants. Conducts standardized evaluations of study participants and research.
  • Provides overall support of research project under the direction of senior project members.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
  • Schedules study participants for research assessments and follows up with reminders
  • Organizes and maintains study materials; records study notes and results; files and maintains records; codes data for input for electronic data processing; inputs and retrieves data using computer. Informs the coordinator of supplies and materials needed in advance.
  • Completes study-related tracking files and data entry using web-based input protocols
  • Assists research coordinator and investigator with preparation of study reports, presentations and manuscripts
  • Performs data analysis, data entry, verification and modification
  • Prepares travel requests and expense reports.
  • Schedules study participants for research assessments and follows up with reminders.
  • Conducts standardized interviews with research study participants in English or Spanish. Conducts standardized evaluations of study participants and research.
  • Organizes and maintains study materials; records study notes and results; files and maintains records; codes data for input for electronic data processing; inputs and retrieves data using computer. Informs the coordinator of supplies and materials needed in advance.
  • Completes study-related tracking files and data entry using web-based input protocols.
  • Assists research coordinator and investigator with preparation of study presentations and manuscripts.
  • Provides overall administrative support for research projects under the direction of senior project members.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma with three (3) years of experience; OR two (2) years of post-secondary education with one (1) year of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience conducting research with populations that have distinct challenges and communication styles or "Previous experience facilitating research protocols.

Job Category

Staff

Advertised Salary

$32,150-$36,000
Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

Expanded Background Check

Other Information

  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
  • This position is funded by an external funding source (e.g. A grant or contract)
How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How to Claim Vet Preference

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

  • Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
  • Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
  • Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
  • Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
  • A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & Management by calling 305-348-2500.
For additional information on Veterans' Preference, visit http://www.floridavets.org/.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, national origin, marital status, and veteran status in its programs and activities. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination contact FIUs Title IX Coordinator and Director of the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.

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