Creighton University
Position Summary
The Research Assistant will support faculty research and quality‑improvement projects. The RA will support the research team through IRB submissions, support participant recruitment and onboarding, facilitate data collection & management (quantitative and qualitative), and production of dissemination materials (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks).
Essential Functions
Prepare and submit IRB applications, amendments, and continuing reviews
Maintain regulatory files and consent/assent documents
Create recruitment materials; screen, enroll, and track participants
Schedule and support focus groups/interviews (reminders, recordings, incentives)
Build and manage REDCap/Qualtrics surveys and databases
Enter, clean, de‑identify data; run quality checks
Conduct basic quantitative analyses; assist with qualitative coding
Generate tables/figures and brief results summaries
Draft and format manuscripts, abstracts, and posters; manage references
Coordinate team meetings; take notes and track action items
Communicate with partners and students; uphold confidentiality and data security
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree required.
Master's degree or current enrollment in a graduate program in Nursing or a related discipline preferred.
Prior experience assisting with research activities (e.g., data collection, qualitative or quantitative analysis, literature review, IRB submissions, or project coordination) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with faculty, students, and community partners.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical research standards and IRB protocols.
Working knowledge of basic research methods, data management, and analysis procedures (qualitative and/or quantitative).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with research software (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics, SPSS) preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team‑oriented academic environment.
Initiative, reliability, and problem‑solving ability in managing multiple project tasks and timelines.
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Essential Functions
Prepare and submit IRB applications, amendments, and continuing reviews
Maintain regulatory files and consent/assent documents
Create recruitment materials; screen, enroll, and track participants
Schedule and support focus groups/interviews (reminders, recordings, incentives)
Build and manage REDCap/Qualtrics surveys and databases
Enter, clean, de‑identify data; run quality checks
Conduct basic quantitative analyses; assist with qualitative coding
Generate tables/figures and brief results summaries
Draft and format manuscripts, abstracts, and posters; manage references
Coordinate team meetings; take notes and track action items
Communicate with partners and students; uphold confidentiality and data security
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree required.
Master's degree or current enrollment in a graduate program in Nursing or a related discipline preferred.
Prior experience assisting with research activities (e.g., data collection, qualitative or quantitative analysis, literature review, IRB submissions, or project coordination) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with faculty, students, and community partners.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical research standards and IRB protocols.
Working knowledge of basic research methods, data management, and analysis procedures (qualitative and/or quantitative).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with research software (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics, SPSS) preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team‑oriented academic environment.
Initiative, reliability, and problem‑solving ability in managing multiple project tasks and timelines.
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