Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student to join our Youth-Focused Research, Evaluation, and Surveillance Team as a Data Research Assistant. The successful candidate will assist in processing and analyzing public health data, ensuring high-quality data management, preparation of data collection tools and assisting with administrative tasks. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the public health field in data management, data analysis and data communication while working closely with experienced researchers and public health professionals.

Pay range $13.98 – $19.43

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Cleaning & Preparation: Assist in preprocessing large datasets by identifying, correcting, or removing errors and inconsistencies. Ensure that data is formatted correctly and ready for analysis.
• Data Entry & Organization: Input and organize data from multiple sources into databases or analysis tools.
• Data Tools Creation: Create instruments for data collection tools using platforms such as RedCap & Qualtrics used to survey program participants.
• Data Validation: Perform routine checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of the data.
• Statistical Analysis Assistance: Support the team in performing basic statistical analysis using software such as SPSS, SAS, R, or Excel.
• Reporting & Documentation: Help prepare reports, data briefs and infographics summarizing data analysis findings.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the research team to assist with other data processing and administrative tasks as needed, including the preparation of datasets for publication or presentation.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a relevant graduate program (Public Health, Data Science, Epidemiology, Statistics, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and familiarity with data analysis tools like R, SAS or SPSS (a plus).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet consistent attendance.
• A strong interest in public health research and data science.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience with data cleaning and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of data collection platforms such as REDCap & Qualtrics
• Knowledge of basic public health concepts and public health data.
• Familiarity with graphic design programs and/ or database management systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at equity@case.edu Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.