Communication Studies Research Assistant

Job Title:

Communication Studies Research Assistant

Job Summary:

A research project titled "Communication and Interracial Solidarity" is looking to hire 1-2 Research Assistants to provide feedback on the research protocol, help with participant recruitment and data collection, and assist in creating posters, flyers, and infographics for community outreach and engagement. The work will mostly be conducted from February to May 2024, with a possibility of some light work from June to July 2024. During the academic year, RA's should be available for at least 5 hours each week, Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm.

Full Job Description:

Student Research Assistant Position(s)

Hiring 1-2 Research Assistants to work on a research project entitled “Communication and Interracial Solidarity: Toward an Integrated Model of Communication, Coping, and Intra-and Inter-group Collective Action.” This project aims to develop an integrated model that examines the impact of communication activities at interpersonal and organizational levels, along with individual attributes, on racial minority groups’ coping strategies, intra- and inter-group collective action, and psychological well-being. Research Assistants will provide feedback on research protocol and assist with interview participants recruitment and data collection. Additional projects may include assisting with the creation of posters, flyers, and infographics for community outreach and engagement.

Most of the work will be conducted from February to May 2024, with the possibility for some additional light work in June—July 2024. During the academic year, RAs should have at least 5 hours of regular availability per week M-F in the 9a-5p time frame. Work will be a combination of in-person during business hours and ‘on-your-own’ tasks which can be done at your own schedule.

Requirements:

·       Expertise with Google suite

·       Expertise with Zoom

·       Desire/interest to work with Asian American and African American communities.

Additional Information:

Pay is USF standard $18.07/hour for undergraduate students and $19.07/hour graduate students. Work study students, please apply!

Preference will be given to students who have obtained CITI certificate for Human Subjects Research, had previous work experience with in-depth interviews, qualitative research, and graphic design (Canva/InDesign/Photoshop).

To Apply: Email Professor Chen at [email protected]  with your resume and email describing your interest and fit for the position. Positions will be filled on a rolling basis.

The University is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services and academic programs on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic- related) and disability, and the other bases prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Pay Rate:

Hourly

Salary Range :

18.07