Research Assistant/Project Coordinator

$39,666 - $49,566/Yr

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Pittsburgh, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Assistant/Project Coordinator position at the University of Pittsburgh's Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) involves supporting research programs focused on the behavioral, academic, and physical health of children and adolescents of color. The role includes technical and administrative support for multiple research studies, data collection, participant recruitment, and maintaining community partnerships. This is a full-time, 12-month position with potential for renewal based on performance and funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support for multiple research studies.
• Assist with data collection via surveys, health assessments, focus groups, and interviews.
• Prepare, submit, and modify Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols.
• Support participant recruitment efforts, including screening and obtaining consent/assent from study participants.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with community-based partners and organizations.
• Update and disseminate lab communications across multiple platforms (e.g., social media, lab website).
• Train undergraduate student workers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, human development, education, sociology, social work, or other social science, or equivalent skills and work experience.
• Research experience in psychology, child and adolescent development, or pre-K through grade 12 education.
• Interest in conducting community-engaged research focused on diverse children and families.
• Advanced computer and technology skills, including proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides).
• Superior problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R) and/or qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo) is desirable.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive hourly wage.
• Hybrid work arrangement (combination of on-campus and remote work).
• Opportunity for renewal based on performance and funding.