Undergraduate Research Assistantship - Global Health Data

Serve as an undergraduate research assistant on the project: Does Real-World Data Inspire Student Research? Evidence from a Quantitative Analysis Course.

This project will examine how using real-world global health data in ECO 240: Quantitative Analysis and Forecasting influences students’ engagement, confidence in data analysis, and interest in pursuing further research. Students will analyze data from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation’s Global Burden of Disease study to explore health outcomes and disparities. The project will assess how connecting quantitative coursework to meaningful global health questions can encourage undergraduate research.

The research assistant will

• Review literature on real-world data in teaching, student engagement, and undergraduate research
• Help develop student surveys in Qualtrics
• Complete CITI training and assist with the IRB application process
• Support survey distribution and data collection
• Clean, organize, and analyze survey responses using R
• Help interpret findings and prepare tables, visualizations, and research presentations.
• Gain hands-on experience throughout the research process, from reviewing literature and designing a study to analyzing data and communicating findings

Requirements

• You must have Federal Work Study funding added to your awards BEFORE applying for this position. You are potentially eligible for Work Study if you are a US Citizen or permanent resident, have filed a FAFSA, are enrolled in at least 6 credits, and are in good academic standing.

This position requires the following

• Must be Work Study eligible
• Interest in economics, economic education, public policy, global health, or applied social science research
• Should be organized, dependable, attentive to detail, and comfortable working independently after receiving guidance
• Prior experience with R or another statistical program is desirable but not required
• Familiarity with Excel or Google Sheets would be helpful
• No previous experience with Qualtrics, IRB procedures, or CITI training is required, as learning these tools and procedures will be an important part of the research experience

Instructions to find your Work Study eligibility status

Log into your MyPacePortal and click on “Student Home” and then the “Financial Aid” box (middle of screen).

Once in Financial Aid, select the “Award Offer” tab and the correct Award Year.

Scroll down to “Options to Pay Net Cost” and take a screenshot of the funds that are allocated specifically to Work Study for the academic year. Make sure your name is captured in the screenshot, then upload the screenshot, and submit it along with your application.

• If these details are not available in the “Award Offer” section of your profile, you are NOT currently eligible for Work Study funding. If you are a US citizen or permanent resident, and you have filed a FAFSA, you can open a Help Desk ticket with Financial Aid to determine your Work Study eligibility.

Summary

Exact schedule to be determined with the supervisor. The student will work 5-8 hours per week, with hours distributed weekly to ensure regular paychecks throughout the academic year 2026-2027.

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