Latinx Institute Research Assistant - S. Santos Dietz [Work Study]
Start Date: 7/1/2025
End Date: 6/30/2026
Number of Positions: 1 or 2 depending on the number of hours. It is our goal to increase research efforts.
Hours per Week: 10 - 20 hrs/wk
Weekends Required: Flexible
Evenings Required: Flexible
Supervisor: Syntia Santos Dietz
Alternate Supervisor: Douglas Valdez
This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes
Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100% remote research assistant duties involve supporting ongoing research projects and grant seeking from the institute that relate to mental health and social justice for the Latinx/e community. Examples of tasks include literature review, IRB documentation, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination of the findings as available depending on the stage of the study, and support with grant seeking.
Method to assess remote work: Assessment will take place through weekly meetings with supervisor and evidence of work submitted weekly related to established goals. Outcomes are to celebrate, support, share resources, and amplify voices of Latinx people through research, as well as supporting grant seeking and other funding to support the work of the institute.
Weekly logs and monthly reports will be submitted for evaluation.
Job Description
• Work with the Institute’s executive board to establish, promote, and grow the Latinx Mental Health and Social Justice Institute in support of the Latinx community through research initiatives.
• Tasks include: weekly meetings with supervisor (1 hour), weekly working meetings with Institute’s research team (1-2 hours), literature review (2 – 5 hours), search for resources and dissemination outlets (journals, conference presentations, etc.) (2 – 4), and engage on institute’s projects/initiatives related research and grants as they are developed (2 – 10 hours).
• Activities will vary depending on the progress in the current research project(s) and grant seeking options.
Qualifications
• Applicants must have interest and basic understanding of the Latinx/e community and on research.
• Must be committed to working towards the Latinx/e community well-being particularly related to mental health and social justice.
• We are looking for individuals who are passionate about research, organized, skillful in academic writing (APA format), are familiar and interested in learning more about research and grant seeking, and able to take initiative in meeting the goals of the institute.
• Prior research and grant seeking experience are preferred.
How to Apply: Submit your CV and letter of interest by email. Discuss how this position is a good fit for you.
Email: [email protected]
Position Type: Work Study
Department: Counseling Division
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End Date: 6/30/2026
Number of Positions: 1 or 2 depending on the number of hours. It is our goal to increase research efforts.
Hours per Week: 10 - 20 hrs/wk
Weekends Required: Flexible
Evenings Required: Flexible
Supervisor: Syntia Santos Dietz
Alternate Supervisor: Douglas Valdez
This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes
Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100% remote research assistant duties involve supporting ongoing research projects and grant seeking from the institute that relate to mental health and social justice for the Latinx/e community. Examples of tasks include literature review, IRB documentation, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination of the findings as available depending on the stage of the study, and support with grant seeking.
Method to assess remote work: Assessment will take place through weekly meetings with supervisor and evidence of work submitted weekly related to established goals. Outcomes are to celebrate, support, share resources, and amplify voices of Latinx people through research, as well as supporting grant seeking and other funding to support the work of the institute.
Weekly logs and monthly reports will be submitted for evaluation.
Job Description
• Work with the Institute’s executive board to establish, promote, and grow the Latinx Mental Health and Social Justice Institute in support of the Latinx community through research initiatives.
• Tasks include: weekly meetings with supervisor (1 hour), weekly working meetings with Institute’s research team (1-2 hours), literature review (2 – 5 hours), search for resources and dissemination outlets (journals, conference presentations, etc.) (2 – 4), and engage on institute’s projects/initiatives related research and grants as they are developed (2 – 10 hours).
• Activities will vary depending on the progress in the current research project(s) and grant seeking options.
Qualifications
• Applicants must have interest and basic understanding of the Latinx/e community and on research.
• Must be committed to working towards the Latinx/e community well-being particularly related to mental health and social justice.
• We are looking for individuals who are passionate about research, organized, skillful in academic writing (APA format), are familiar and interested in learning more about research and grant seeking, and able to take initiative in meeting the goals of the institute.
• Prior research and grant seeking experience are preferred.
How to Apply: Submit your CV and letter of interest by email. Discuss how this position is a good fit for you.
Email: [email protected]
Position Type: Work Study
Department: Counseling Division
Apply Now