Research Assistant, Institute of Gerontology Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant, Institute of Gerontologyat its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Position Purpose: Research support for program evaluations, needs assessments, and other community-based research efforts at the Institute of Gerontology by assisting with all aspects of survey research, focus group administration, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Administrative and project-based support for aging and older adult advocacy initiatives at Wayne State University, guided by WSU’s Age Friendly University Steering Committee. Support community engagement and outreach efforts by working in tandem with other members of the Institute of Gerontology’s outreach, publications, and communications staff. Essential Functions: Plan, organize, schedule, and implement community-based data collection efforts using surveys, focus groups, interviews, and other common social science research methodologies. Collect, compile, manage, and analyze qualitative and secondary and primary quantitative data using ATLAS.ti (Archive of Technology, Life world and Language / text interpretation) or equivalent application for qualitative analysis and SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) or equivalent application for quantitative analysis. Design and produce visual representations of quantitative and qualitative data including charts, graphs, maps, diagrams, word clouds using suitable graphing and GIS (Geographic Information System) applications. Plan, organize, schedule, and keep meeting notes for WSU’s Age Friendly University Steering Committee meetings. Support the Age Friendly University Steering Committee co-chairs by completing assigned advocacy, administrative, and organizational tasks advancing the AFU (Age Friendly University) mission. Work with other professional staff on project-based tasks associated with our outreach, community engagement, research recruitment, and continuing education efforts. Plan, organize, schedule, and conduct meetings, events, presentations and other activities associated with community-based research, recruitment, outreach, and advocacy efforts. Perform other related tasks as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences Experience:Intermediate (3 to 4 years job-related experience) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful candidate will have a BA and several years of experience in social science, or an MA and some research experience, with an interest in aging and older adults. Must be organized, professional, able to work independently or with a team, have good oral and written communication skills, and be well acquainted with the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Must have knowledge and experience with quantitative data analysis using SPSS (Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences) or equivalent. Must have knowledge and experience with qualitative data analysis, preferably using ATLAS.ti (Archive of Technology, Life world and Language / text interpretation) or equivalent. Must have knowledge and experience with the production of a variety of data graphics using suitable applications. Knowledge and experience with geographical information systems applications for mapping and geographical analysis preferred. School/College/Division: H09 - Research Primary department: H0915 - Institute of Gerontology Employment type: + Regular Employee + Job type: Full Time + Job category: Research Funding/salary information: + Compensation type: Annual Salary + Annual Salary:To Be Determined Working conditions: Normal office environment Job openings: + Number of openings: 1 + Reposted position: No Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required. Equal employment opportunity statement: Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.