Paid Research Assistant Position

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 09:46:07 -0500

The University of Maryland Department of Pediatrics, Growth and Nutrition Division is in need of Research Assistants to help with data collection, management, and organization for the Wellness Champions for Change project. Wellness Champions for Change is a statewide obesity-prevention study that aims to promote healthy school environments that support the health, growth and development of children.

Responsibilities include:

recruiting and consenting participants,

scheduling evaluations,

administering surveys and taking anthropometric measures in elementary and middle schools,

data entry, and other administrative duties.

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Full and part time positions are available.

For more information on the Wellness Champions for Change project, please visit our website http://www.marylandschoolwellness.org/.

Required Qualifications:

An interest in Nutrition, Exercise Science, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology or a related field

Experience working with children and/or adolescents

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal skills

Great organizational skills and detail-oriented

Ability to work afternoons and evenings

Ability to transport equipment and travel to school sites

Experience following strict research protocols preferred

Ability to work 10 hours/week or more is required

Please call (410) 706-6133 with any questions, or send your resume to:

Rachel Deitch, M.S., CHES

Wellness Champions for Change Project Coordinator

737 West Lombard Street, Room 136

Baltimore, MD 21201

E-mail: rdeitch@peds.umaryland.edu