KCOM - Student Research Assistant MO

About the role

T Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a non-exempt, part-time Student Research Assistant on the Kirksville, Missouri Campus. The Research Assistant (RA) will support the implementation of the Equity-Focused Participation Assessment Toolkit (EPAT), a project funded by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Emerging Innovators Grant. The position provides hands-on experience in educational research, data collection, and equity-focused curriculum development in medical education. The Student Research Assistant Reports to the Principal Investigator of the NBME Grant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection through surveys, focus groups, and feedback forms involving medical students and faculty
• Support literature review and synthesis of research on equitable assessment and implicit bias
• Coordinate and assist with faculty development workshops, including preparation of materials, attendance tracking, and feedback compilation
• Help manage project-related files, meeting notes, and communications in Microsoft Teams and Qualtrics
• Assist with qualitative data coding and analysis using software tools such as NVivo
• Participate in biweekly project meetings and contribute to toolkit refinement discussions
• Prepare visual and written content for reports, presentations, and dissemination efforts

Training provided

• Research ethics and IRB procedures for educational research
• Qualitative coding and data management using NVivo
• Workshop facilitation and communication strategies in academic settings
• Exposure to equity-centered assessment frameworks and bias mitigation in medical education

Qualifications

Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at Truman State University.

Skills & experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interest in education, diversity/equity, or health sciences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn software such as Qualtrics or NVivo
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive educational data
• Background or coursework in psychology, education, sociology, health sciences, or related field
• Experience with qualitative or quantitative research methods
• Prior experience in research or data management

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief statement of interest with their application.