Two Full-time Post Bac Research Assistant Positions with the UMD Dept. of Pediatrics, Growth and Nutrition Division!

Full-time Research Assistant Opportunities: COVID-19 Policies and Childhood Obesity Study

The University of Maryland Department of Pediatrics, Growth and Nutrition Division is in need of 

Full-Time Research Assistants to help with data collection, management, and organization for a new NIH study. This project works with existing families to learn how COVID-19 policies relate to family routines, children's dietary and physical activity behaviors, and family risk for food insecurity. The individuals hired will be required to work in both the office and the field to measure child heights and weights wearing proper PPE.

Responsibilities include recruiting and consenting participants, scheduling evaluations, administering surveys and taking anthropometric measures, data entry, and other administrative duties. We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Two (2) Full-Time positions are available. The individual hired must have ability to transport equipment and travel to sites for Data Collection.

For more information about University of Maryland School of Medicine, Pediatric Division of Growth & Nutrition, please visit our website www.marylandschoolwellness.org.

Required Qualifications:
· An interest in Nutrition, Exercise Science, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology or a related field
· Experience working with children and/or adolescents
· Proficient in Microsoft Office
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Great organizational skills and detail-oriented
· Ability to work afternoons and evenings
· Ability to transport equipment and travel to sites
· Experience following strict research protocols preferred

Please email your resume or any questions to Kristi Corona, kcorona@som.umaryland.edu