GRADUATE ASSISTANT - Doctoral Research Assistant for Physical Activity in Health Promotion

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

All interested parties must apply through the UNO Website listed above.   Materials submitted directly to this site will not be considered. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.