• This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after November 20, 2025. 
• This is a temporary position, through May 2025, with a possibility of contract renewal.
• The incumbent must live within a commutable distance to San Diego State University upon the time of hire.
• The salary for this position is $20.00 per hour, 20 hours per week.

Position Title: Graduate Research Assistant
Start Date: November 2024 (or as soon as possible)
Work Environment: Hybrid (virtual and in-office)

The Determining Factors Associated with Loss of Independence Among Ethnic Minority Older Adults research team at SDSU involves a graduate student providing research assistance on data management and analysis of the National Health and Aging Trend Study (NHATS) assessing the factors contributing to loss of independence among multiethnic populations in the U.S. The research assistant will support data setup, data management, analyses, and disseminations.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Graduate Research Assistant with strong data analysis skills to support research projects in public health. The position will primarily focus on statistical data analysis, data management, and assisting with research-related tasks. This is an
excellent opportunity for a graduate student to gain hands-on experience working with real-world datasets and contribute to meaningful research.

Benefits:

• Gain practical experience in data analysis and management
• Develop advanced statistical skills
• Work closely with a team of experienced researchers
• Opportunity to contribute to publishable research projects

• Data Analysis (60%)
  
  • Perform statistical analyses using software SAS & SPSS
  • Clean, organize, and manage large datasets
  • Create data visualizations, tables, and summary reports
  • Collaborate with the research team to interpret results and provide insights
• Data Management (20%)
  
  • Assist in setting up and maintaining databases
  • Clean, organize, and manage large datasets
  • Ensure data quality and accuracy by conducting regular data checks
• Literature Review (10%)
  
  • Conduct literature searches to support ongoing research projects
  • Summarize findings in reports or presentations
• Other Research-Related Tasks (10%)
  • Prepare for the team meetings including schedules, meeting agendas, and minutes
  • Records of project activities and related data
  • Contribute to manuscript preparation and editing

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree and registration in an SDSU graduate degree program.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Enrollment in a graduate program (Master’s or PhD) in Public Health, Psychology, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field.
• Strong experience with statistical analysis software (SAS, SPSS, etc).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with large datasets
• Familiarity with epidemiological or social science research methods
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques (e.g., regression, mixed modeling)

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• Candidate must reside in California or live in a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets/Title IX Employer.