Student Research Assistant

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Drs. Burke (School of Social Work) and Poellabauer (Dept of Engineering and Computer Science) are currently seeking Student Research assistants to join our team of research professionals. The student will assist in the day-to-day research activities of a project focused on cancer survivorship. Duties to include:

• Assist in the day-to-day research activities of the project
• Primary duties include screening participants, scheduling and completing home visits including drop-off and pick-up of study materials at participants¿ homes.
• Complete informed consent with participants
• Capture data from participants in their homes including height, weight, blood pressure, and other information as required by the project.
• Assist with research tasks, such as preparation, formatting, translating, and proofing of study materials including recruitment flyers, questionnaires, and other items.
• Assists with data storage, management, and cleaning, as needed.
• Coordinate recruitment events and schedule participant interviews, as needed.
• Participate in all project-related meetings
• This position requires a vehicle, and a willingness to travel throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Performs other related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

• Minimum: two (2) years of post-secondary education with one (1) year of experience
• Preferred: BA with one (1) year of experience
• Must be willing/able to independently travel between Miami-Dade and Broward County

Student Assistant

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as a student at FIU with a minimum of six (6) credits as an Undergraduate student or three (3) credits as a Graduate student during the Fall and Spring semesters. 
• During the Summer semesters, Students need only remain enrolled and are not required to take credit hours, but cannot have graduated.
• Upon decreasing credit hours or graduating, student employment must end.

Monday-Friday(Flexible within the week, weekends may be necessary for dropping off and picking up supplies at participant homes.

 $20.00/hour

Criminal Background Check

This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.

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.

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.

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