Part-Time Research Associate

APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE (BL-APHS-IUBLA)

The Child Health and Obesity Prevention (CHOP) Research Group at Indiana University Bloomington in Indiana is seeking to hire a part-time Research Associate. This is a position that can either be in person or entirely remote. The ideal candidate must be willing to work about 15-20 hours per week. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and great attention to detail are requirements for this position. The pay rate is between $40-$55 per hour depending on the level of the candidate’s level of experience.

Research Focus of the CHOP Group

The CHOP Group focuses on obesity prevention in young children. Our work focuses on understanding environments (e.g., home) in which young children spend significant amounts of their daily lives. We also develop and implement innovative interventions/programs to promote healthy dietary and physical activity behaviors in young children and families. We implement studies in community settings, including the home and child care programs in rural and urban areas.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Develops and prepares research grant proposals.
• Develops and submits research manuscripts for submission to peer-review journals.
• Develops and submits IRB (institutional review board) applications.

EDUCATION

Required

• Master's degree

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills

We will begin to review applications submitted in early June.

The earliest start date for this person hired will be August 2023.

The position will last through the academic calendar year from August 2023-May 2024. There is a possibility for renewal after this timeframe, but this is dependent on the candidate’s performance and availability of funds.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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