Research Assistant I

Position Summary

The College of Nursing at Michigan State University is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Research Assistant position to work as a member of the Food-Body-Mind Intervention.

This position manages all 16-week (around Nov to Mar) intervention related activities for a large-scale, federally funded research study. The Research Assistant will assist in hiring, training, and supervising intervention personnel; scheduling and planning intervention events and team meetings; and communicating effectively with all project staff and partners. The role works closely with the Principal Investigator, Project Manager, and other key collaborators to meet study objectives and abide by all applicable regulations. They will also assist the Project Manager on research activities during the non-intervention time.

Position Responsibilities (% time devoted to each duty)


+ Coordinate with intervention daycare teachers on implementing the child pr...