CNPD Research Assistant

Salary/Position Classification

• $19-$20 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• Hours will vary but will not exceed 19/week. hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

This research position will support investigators in various research-related activities, providing essential assistance in meeting a grant's objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with participant recruitment, community outreach, and preparation of recruitment materials
• Support participant orientation sessions
• Coordinate and support data collection activities, including interviews and focus groups
• Support qualitative data analysis
• Assist with photo exhibition preparation and coordination
• Maintain organized research documentation
• Travel to community sites for data collection and photo exhibitions- primarily during summer 2026, with possible continuation into early fall depending on recruitment progress
• Assist with literature reviews, reference management, and manuscript/presentation preparation
• Attend meetings with PI and other colleagues, as needed 

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of organizational skills to assist with research activities in a timely manner
• Creativity in thinking and initiative
• Ability to interact well with diverse populations, including faculty and staff
• Cultural humility and commitment to community-engaged research
• Flexibility to accommodate variable scheduling based on participant availability
• Enrollment in a bachelor's program in social work, psychology, public health or related field
• Ability to travel to research site with an occasional overnight stay
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, public health or related field with enrollment in a UND graduate program beginning 2026 fall semester
• Experience with qualitative research methods
• Experience volunteering for, living in, or working with American Indian communities

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:

• Please include a cover letter and resume/CV with your application.

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include: resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.