Graduate Research Assistant - Child Behavioral Health and Wellness

Location: University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus

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Job Description

The School of Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) to support a temporary, grant-funded initiative focused on the development and evaluation of a Child Behavioral Health and Wellness Specialization and Micro-Credential. Under the guidance of School of Social Work faculty and project staff, the GRA will contribute to applied research, program evaluation, data collection and analysis, and project coordination activities that support behavioral health workforce development and social work education.

This position provides a valuable opportunity for a graduate student to apply research methods in a real-world setting while gaining experience in child behavioral health, workforce development, program evaluation, and community-engaged research. The GRA will collaborate with faculty, students, community stakeholders, and project partners and will contribute to the development of research products and dissemination materials, including reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other project deliverables.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, communication, analytical, and writing skills and an interest in applied research within social work and behavioral health. Current enrollment in a graduate program in social work, public health, psychology, counseling, or a related field is required. Candidates must obtain and maintain current CITI Human Subjects Research certification. Preference will be given to candidates with experience or coursework in applied social science research methods, qualitative or quantitative research, program evaluation, or community-based research.

Responsibilities

Support research and evaluation activities related to the development and evaluation of the Child Behavioral Health and Wellness Specialization and Micro-Credential, including literature reviews and research design.

Assist with data collection and management, including focus groups, interviews, surveys, and the organization and maintenance of qualitative and quantitative research data.

Contribute to data analysis and interpretation, including qualitative coding, quantitative analysis, and synthesis of findings under the guidance of faculty and project staff.

Collaborate with faculty, project staff, and community partners to coordinate project activities, meetings, research activities, timelines, and deliverables.

Support research dissemination and project reporting through the preparation of reports, presentations, manuscripts, posters, briefs, and other materials for academic, professional, and community audiences.

Maintain professional and ethical research standards, including current CITI Human Subjects Research certification, appropriate data management and confidentiality practices, and culturally responsive engagement with research participants and community partners.

Required Qualifications

Candidate must be enrolled in either the Master of Social Work (MSW), Psychology, Public Health, Counseling, or other related programs at the University of Nevada, Reno

Candidate must have a 3.0 GPA or higher

Candidate must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: 20

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

50.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected].

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (required) A brief statement of interests describing research interests and relevant experience

Contact Information for Two Professional References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

Unofficial Transcript- (required)

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

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