A Research Assistant assists with a research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. Typically conduct research under the guidance of senior researchers or professors. These roles are often held by undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in relevant fields, or individuals with relevant work experience.
KCOM - Student Research Assistant MO Description A.T Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a non-exempt, part-time Student Research Assistant on the Kirksville, Missouri Campus. The Research Assistant (RA) will support the implementation of the Equity-Focused Participation Assessment Toolkit (EPAT), a project funded by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Emerging Innovators Grant. The position provides hands-on experience in educational research, data collection, and equity-focused curriculum development in medical education. The Student Research Assistant Reports to the Principal Investigator of the NBME Grant. Duties & Responsibilities Assist with data collection through surveys, focus groups, and feedback forms involving medical students and faculty. Support literature review and synthesis of research on equitable assessment and implicit bias. Coordinate and assist with faculty development workshops, including preparation of materials, attendance tracking, and feedback compilation. Help manage project-related files, meeting notes, and communications in Microsoft Teams and Qualtrics. Assist with qualitative data coding and analysis using software tools such as NVivo. Participate in biweekly project meetings and contribute to toolkit refinement discussions. Prepare visual and written content for reports, presentations, and dissemination efforts. The Research Assistant will receive direct mentorship from the principal investigator and collaborating faculty.
