Location: Omaha,NE, USA
Job Title GRADUATE ASSISTANT - Doctoral Research Assistant for Physical Activity in Health Promotion Department School of Health and Kinesiology Essential Functions
The Developmental Movement and Wellbeing Lab at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a research assistant interested in pursuing a PhD in Biomechancis & Kinesiology/Physical Activity in Health Promotion. This funded position will involve a variety of duties related to conducting research studies and assisting in data collection with young children and families. Job duties will include: assistance in designing research studies, recruiting participants, data analysis, interpretation and contribution/leading publication of research findings. Other duties as assigned. An overview of current and previous research projects within the lab can be found here: Dr. Danae Dinkel's Research Group | Physical Activity in Health Promotion Research | University of Nebraska Omaha (unomaha.edu)
Work Schedule 20 hours/week Additional Duties
Other duties related to your appointment may be assigned in the course of your employment.
Required Qualifications
Graduate degree (MS/MPH) in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Activity, Health Promotion, Early Childhood, Psychology or related field.; Graduate GPA of 3.2 or higher; Completion of graduate application for the PhD in Exercise Science prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary 2,027.50 per month
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2024W-00392 Open Date 10/09/2024 Close Date 05/31/2025 Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants