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Dornsife School of Public Health is hiring a Research Assistant to support a research lab focused on Latino immigrant health, specifically analyzing survey data from the Migrante Project. The role involves conducting data analysis, assisting in manuscript preparation, and preparing presentations under the supervision of Dr. Martinez-Donate.

Highlights

Analyze and interpret survey datasets using advanced statistical and epidemiological methods.
Assist in preparing manuscripts, scientific presentations, and reports.
Participate in team meetings, seminars, and contribute to research knowledge.
Represent the research team at university and external meetings including scientific conferences.
Required to have a Master's degree in epidemiology or related health field with a minimum of 1 year experience.
Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, R, Python, or similar tools.
Experience with Migrante Project or similar complex datasets preferred.
Strong communication and collaborative skills within multidisciplinary teams.
Compensation ranges from $15.58 to $23.37 per hour, typically aligned with minimum to midrange depending on qualifications.
Focus on social epidemiology of chronic disease and aging among Latino immigrant populations.

Research Assistant Full Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Assistant with a master’s degree in epidemiology or an allied science to contribute to a research lab focused on Latino immigrant health, specifically analyzing data, helping to write manuscripts, and preparing presentations using survey data from the Migrante Project.
Migrante is a binational study that examines health status and access to health care among Mexican migrants. Since 2007, Migrante investigators have implemented a series of probability-based surveys on Mexico's northern border. Though the project began only in Tijuana, it was subsequently expanded to collect data in two additional border cities: Matamoros and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Migrants were sampled from four different migrant flows: Deported migrants, migrants traveling North, migrants traveling South from the U.S. and migrants traveling South from the Mexican border. The RA will work under the supervision of Dr. Martinez-Donate and will conduct analyses outlined in the project application and contribute with the preparation of abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, and reports

Essential Functions

Analyze and interpret survey datasets, utilizing advanced statistical and epidemiological methodologies to address research aims.
Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals as co-author, scientific presentations, and reports.
Participate in regular team meetings, seminars, and workshops to enhance professional development and contribute to the collective knowledge of the research group.
Represent the research team as needed to university and external audiences including meetings and scientific conferences.
Additional assigned duties as needed. Balance of activities will be adjusted, as needed, to support the successful fulfillment of aims agreed upon with external funding agencies, growth of the team, and developing research priorities.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a Master's Degree in epidemiology or related health field is required or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.
Minimum of 1 year of experience.
Strong background in quantitative research methods, biostatistics, and social epidemiology.
Interest in furthering their expertise in area of social epidemiology of chronic disease and aging.
Proficiency in utilizing statistical software such as SAS, R, Python, or similar tools for data analysis.
Experience working with Migrante Project or similar datasets and complex statistical analyses.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Location

University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This position is classified as Non-Exempt, grade G. Compensation for this grade ranges from $15.58 to $23.37 Per hour. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Original Job Description

Job Summary

Essential Functions

Analyze and interpret survey datasets, utilizing advanced statistical and epidemiological methodologies to address research aims.
Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals as co-author, scientific presentations, and reports.
Participate in regular team meetings, seminars, and workshops to enhance professional development and contribute to the collective knowledge of the research group.
Represent the research team as needed to university and external audiences including meetings and scientific conferences.
Additional assigned duties as needed. Balance of activities will be adjusted, as needed, to support the successful fulfillment of aims agreed upon with external funding agencies, growth of the team, and developing research priorities.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a Master's Degree in epidemiology or related health field is required or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.
Minimum of 1 year of experience.
Strong background in quantitative research methods, biostatistics, and social epidemiology.
Interest in furthering their expertise in area of social epidemiology of chronic disease and aging.
Proficiency in utilizing statistical software such as SAS, R, Python, or similar tools for data analysis.
Experience working with Migrante Project or similar datasets and complex statistical analyses.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Location

University City - Philadelphia, PA

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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