Student Worker

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 21 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Student Worker
Requisition Number DU12182
Department Name 8T110:College of Social Work
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $15.00/hour
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
N/A
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
repetitive motion typical of desk work (sitting/bending/typing/twisting); prolonged exposure to computer screens; lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 20lbs
Shift
Flexible shift times with agreement to work 10 hours/week.
Job Summary
A part-time student is needed to serve as a student worker for a project funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. The project, Role of Social Supports in Mitigating the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Adolescent Psychopathology, will entail utilizing data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study to 1) examine the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among racially/ethnically diverse youth, 2) describe the long-term impact of ACEs on internalizing/externalizing behaviors from early to late adolescence, and 3) determine whether social supports (caregiver, peer, neighborhood) buffer the long-term effects of exposures to ACEs on behavior. The student will be responsible for conducting literature searches and reviews, data cleaning, analyses, and dissemination of findings under my supervision. Knowledge or previous experience with conducting literature reviews and analyzing data using SPSS is desired.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree/graduate education in progress preferred.
Knowledge or previous experience with conducting literature reviews and analyzing data using SPSS is desired, and prior experience or knowledge of trauma-informed care for youth is highly desired.
Deadline to Apply 06/30/2024
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