Position Title:
Research Assistant
Compensation:
$17.00/hour
Department:
Department of Social Work - Temp
Start Date:
07/17/2026
About this opportunity:
The Research Assistant is a temporary grant funded position covered by Mary Provence’s SUP funds. The individual in this role will work remotely as directed by Dr. Provence.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
What you'll do and what you'll bring:
The candidate will be responsible for supporting the research as follows:
Assisting with the finalization of project data analysis
Assisting with the preparation of 3 research manuscripts
Assisting with the preparation and delivery of at least one research presentation.
Assisting with research design and data collection.
Hours Per week: Approximately 8 hours per week
Typical Work Schedule: This is a remote position with a flexible work schedule.
Supervisor: Dr. Mary Provence, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Duration of Employment: August 17, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Travel: If required for research presentations, travel will be funded through Mary Provence’s SUP funds.
Pay: $17.00/hour
Minimum qualifications
MSW
professional writing
literature reviews
critical thinking
Preferred qualifications
knowledge of library social work
working knowledge of qualitative research methods.
How to apply:
For further information kindly contact Dr. Mary Provence at [email protected] or call 765.285.1020
IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields.
REQUIRED:
• Cover Letter-optional but preferred
• Resume/CV
• Contact information for 3 references