Research Assistant Position: Help Develop Medical Science Leadership Programs

Dr. Angela Passarelli, Associate Professor of Management, is looking for a research assistant to help enhance several leadership development programs focused on the medical science field.

The opportunity: Paid, semester-long research into health science leadership coaching will include literature reviews, designing surveys, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing reports.

The benefits: Paid RA position ($12/hr); 6-10 hours per week (some remote work an option), eligible for independent study or Honors Immersed credit; supported by NIH grant.

Great fit for: Aspiring health science researchers / Future healthcare leaders / Women in STEM entrepreneurs

How to apply: Read below for the full position description, then submit a resume/cover letter/availability to Dr. Passarelli (PassarelliAM@cofc.edu). Deadline is Jan. 18.

Position Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant

Position Description: Position available to assist with various research projects related to coaching for leadership development. Projects include:

  1. CREW: Coaching and Resources for Entrepreneurial Women (with MUSC)
  2. Competencies for Coaching Physicians and Physician Leaders (with Institute of Coaching, McLean/Harvard Medical School)
  3. Human-centered Leadership (with Institute of Coaching, McLean/Harvard Medical School)

Potential Duties:

  • Complete certification in the ethics of human subjects research
  • Conduct literature reviews
  • Design electronic surveys using logic in Qualtrics
  • Oversee data collection
  • Analyze quantitative and/or qualitative data
  • Prepare reports
  • Meet regularly with research advisor and/or multi-institutional collaborators
  • Maintain confidentiality

Must be proficient with electronic data management systems, have strong attention to detail, and ability to communicate professionally.

Duration of position: Open for spring 2023, with possibility to extend through summer or additional semesters (6-10 hours per week, remote)

Is compensation available? Yes, $12/hr; can also be used as Independent Study or Honors Immersed credit.

How should students apply? Please email the following to Dr. Angela Passarelli at PassarelliAM@cofc.edu: (1) resume, (2) brief cover letter describing how this position relates to your academic and/or career interests, (3) spring course/work schedule

Timeline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled (with a deadline of January 18, 2023). Note that January 31st is the last day to submit applications for individual enrollment courses. Students interested in this option are encouraged to apply early.