Graduate Research Assistant - Statistical Analysis (Student)

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Data Cleaning, Data Collection, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Healthcare, IBM SPSS Statistical Package, Leadership, Nursing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, R Programming Language, Research Nursing, Statistical Programming Languages, Statistics, Team Player, Time Management, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cleveland, OH
POSTED
4 days ago

The Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, is seeking graduate students currently pursuing a Master of Science in Statistics to assist with data analysis and research support for nurses in Hong Kong. These nurses are working on evidence-based or research-focused projects, and the selected graduate students will play a crucial role in analyzing and interpreting the data they have collected.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work directly with nurses in Hong Kong on various evidence-based or research-focused projects.
  • Assist in cleaning and checking data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
  • Help nurses define variables of interest for their research.
  • Conduct quantitative analysis for each assigned project, including descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations, frequencies), t-tests, Mann-Whitney U-test, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regressions.
  • Perform qualitative analysis, as needed for each assigned project, including content analysis and coding using NVivo15 software.
  • Assist with the interpretation of project results and findings.
  • Provide remote support, coordinating work around your own schedule.

Job Details:

  • Remote work with flexible scheduling options.
  • Each project is anticipated to require 4-5 hours of work maximum.
  • Opportunity to gain experience in healthcare research and international collaboration.
  • Must be enrolled in the Master of Science or PhD in Statistics program at Case Western Reserve University.
  • Strong proficiency in statistical analysis and quantitative methods is required as this will be the majority of the work.
  • Experience with SPSS is required.
  • Experience with R and RStudio for statistical analysis is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with qualitative analysis, particularly using NVivo15 software, is preferred but not required.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to clean and manage data effectively is essential.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with nursing professionals.
  • Ability to work independently, manage tasks efficiently, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

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