Student Research Assistant - Medicine - Endocrinology
About the role
The Yoshida Laboratory is seeking a motivated Student Research Assistant to support ongoing research in diabetes epidemiology, cardiovascular disease, aging, and precision medicine. This is a temporary, hourly position with a maximum of 20 hours per week. The successful candidate will contribute to epidemiologic and clinical research projects using large cohort studies and electronic health record databases.
At the start of the appointment, the Principal Investigator (PI) and the student will jointly develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP) outlining research responsibilities, expectations, training goals, and accountability. The position includes a paid one-month probationary period, during which both the student and the laboratory will evaluate the fit. Continuation of employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance, ongoing project needs, and the availability of research funding.
Responsibilities
- Data management and programming
- Literature reviews
- Statistical analyses
- Manuscript preparation
- Other research activities as assigned
Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include:
- Background in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, data science, or a related field
- Experience with statistical programming (e.g., SAS, R, Stata, or Python)
- Knowledge of epidemiologic study design and statistical methods
- Experience in clinical, population health, or observational research
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a research team
Schedule
Up to 20 hours per week.