Undergraduate Research Aide (Student Hourly)

Position OverviewThe Center for the Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors (CARE) has an opening for 1-2 Student Hourly Research Aides (RAs). CARE conducts research focused on the assessment, diagnosis, and classification of eating and weight disorders. A major goal of the center is to better understand the relationships between eating disorder behaviors, mood, and anxiety symptoms. We also conduct studies that provide free treatment to students and community members who have an eating disorder using mobile health apps and telehealth.

The RA(s) selected for this position will assist the project coordinators, Associate Director of CARE, and Principal Investigator with ongoing research and study activities. The RA(s) will also learn about team-based science by collaborating with our team of research interns, PhD students, junior and senior co-investigators, and the study PI.

The CARE Lab has spaces in the Dole Human Development Center and Wakarusa Research Facility.Job Description Lab Activities (45%)

• Maintain lab space (office space and interview rooms) and research materials.
• Assist with scheduling, filing, mail processing, and completing subject payments.
• Create recruitment materials for new studies (brochures, fliers, and advertisements).
• Assist with development of study surveys, treatment materials, and mobile apps.

Data Management & Research Activities (35%)

Assisting with Training and Additional Lab Activities (20%)

Required Qualifications

Preferred QualificationsN / APosition RequirementsDuring the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must : (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA / GTA / GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).Employment Conditions(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly / non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly / non-exempt position and a salaried / exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA / GTA / GA / RUA / RGA) concurrently.Additional Candidate InstructionsIn addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position :

To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 11 / 23 / 2025. A review of applications will continue until qualified candidates are identified.Contact Information to ApplicantsSamiya Rasheed

samiya.rasheed@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$17.75 / hrAnticipated Start DateMonday December 15, 2025 Apply to Job