Student Research Assistant - RCMI

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Research Center in Minority Institutions (RCMI) is currently seeking a Student Assistant to perform the duties below:

• Assist in the day-to-day research activities of the Research Center in Minority Institutions (RCMI) funded project focused on the gut microbiome, sleep, and cognition
• Primary duties include screening participants, scheduling and completing 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.
• Assist in the preparation, formatting, and proofing of presentations, manuscripts, and literature reviews.
• 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 able to independently travel between Miami-Dade and Broward County
• Must be Bilingual skills (Spanish/Creole)

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 graduating, student employment must end.

• Monday - Friday (flexible within the week, weekends may be necessary for dropping off and picking up supplies at participants' homes)
• 20 hours a week

$15.00/hour

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In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

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".

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

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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