Summer Research Assistant Position Available In Strafford, New Hampshire

Summer Research Assistant
University of New Hampshire
in Durham, NH

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Adjunct/Part-Time

Posted:

05/12/2025

Category:

Laboratory and Research USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app The summer Research Assistant (RA) will work in the Dao Research Lab within the Department of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems at the University of New Hampshire. The RA will support the implementation of an ongoing research project funded by the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station. Responsibilities will include assisting the research team with the preparation of IRB documentation, recruitment of research participants, and data collection activities. Duties/Responsibilities IRB Documentation and Research Manual of Operations (20%)
Assist with the preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) amendments.
Print and organize IRB-approved documents for use in study activities.
Update study-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) and manuals of operation.
Research Participant Recruitment (40%)
Disseminate promotional materials (e.g., flyers, stickers) and maintain recruitment-related content on the lab website and Facebook page.
Support the research team in identifying, screening, and enrolling eligible participants.
Data Collection (40%)
Assist with the setup of equipment and materials at a satellite research site in Portsmouth, NH.
Support the collection of questionnaire-based data from research participants.
Assist in collecting anthropometric measurements in accordance with study protocols.

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

Partial or completed bachelor’s degree.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Human Subjects Research certification
BSL2 training

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Attention to

Detail:

Ability to follow research protocols accurately, maintain organized documentation, and ensure compliance with IRB requirements.

Strong Communication Skills:

Able to communicate clearly and professionally with participants, research staff, and community partners both verbally and in writing.

Organizational Skills:

Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously, including scheduling, participant tracking, and data collection logistics.

Team Collaboration:

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a research team in both on-campus and off-site settings.

Technical Proficiency:

Comfortable using word processing, spreadsheets, and basic data entry software; experience with REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar platforms is a plus.

Cultural Competence:

Sensitivity and responsiveness when working with diverse populations in community-based research settings.

Social Media and Outreach:

Familiarity with using social media platforms (e.g., Facebook) for recruitment and outreach purposes.

Required Applicant Materials:

Resume/CV
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.
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