NIH-Funded Research · Now Recruiting · Ongoing Until Filled
Student Research Assistant
Adult Day Health Centers Study — Dynamic Capabilities Project
Principal Investigator: Yawen Li, PhD, MSW
School of Social Work, California State University, San Bernardino
We are recruiting Student Research Assistants for an NIH-funded study examining the dynamic capabilities of Adult Day Health Centers across the United States. This is an opportunity to engage in meaningful, nationally funded research on a critical and understudied component of community-based care for older adults.
The project has completed its first year of interviews with ADS administrators nationwide. Research assistants joining now will support Year 2 work: analyzing interview data and developing the initial dynamic capabilities scale.
Why This Opportunity Matters
Highly relevant for students planning to apply to graduate or PhD programs.
Research experience is among the most important factors in graduate and doctoral admissions. This position places you on a named NIH-funded project, exposes you to the full research cycle, and connects you with a faculty mentor. If you are considering a PhD, master's program, or research career, this role provides the documented experience that sets competitive applicants apart.
Responsibilities
Conduct systematic literature reviews
Assist in developing research protocols
Code and analyze qualitative interview data
Support development and refinement of survey scale items
Data management and data entry
Support qualitative/quantitative data analysis
Attend research team meetings
Assist with dissemination of findings
Requirements
Undergraduate or graduate students in any relevant field
Qualitative and/or quantitative research interest (all levels welcome)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Clear written and verbal communication abilities
Interest in aging, healthcare, or community health research
Position Details
Project Period
Academic Year & Summer
Hours per Week
Flexible (up to 20 hrs)
Hourly Rate
$18 – $20 / hr
How to Apply
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis (ongoing until filled). Please submit your application through the link below. We welcome students at all experience levels who bring curiosity, rigor, and a commitment to community health research.