Research Assistant (Temporary Nonexempt)

About the Job

Duties and Responsibilities:

50% - Translation of clinical and research materials

15% - Annotation and standardization of raw clinical data following the OMOP Data Model

15% - Work with research team to python scripts train natural language processing, and foundational models for progressing epilepsy research

15% - Work with research team to fine-tune the machine learning model based on model performance

5% - Progress Reports: attend weekly or bi-weekly team meetings, provide written weekly updates, document completed work

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent with related experience
• Experience with computer and data science
• Experience with cultural studies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has experience in data work, research, and/or programming within or adjacent to clinical research or healthcare
• Comfortable with detailed and repetitive work
• Comfortable working independently and with a team
• Reliable and consistently meets deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Willing to learn new technical tools

About the Department

The Epilepsy Institute is a first-of-its-kind institute created to change the trajectory of epilepsy itself. By uniting precision care, personalized therapies, and preventive neuroscience within a single bold mission, the Institute will transform how epilepsy is treated today and redefine what is possible tomorrow. It will serve as a global home for discovery, innovation, and education - where clinical insight fuels scientific breakthroughs, and breakthroughs rapidly return to patients.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $15.25 - $16.25 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

How To Apply

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Diversity

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Employment Requirements

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About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nations most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.