Research Services Administrator (Finance)

Salary: $20.19-$26.44 per hour

Organizational Summary:

Anthropology is the comparative and global study of humanity in all its dimensions past, present, and future. At USF, the principal sub-fields of anthropology cultural, biological, archaeological, and linguistic are integrated through a commitment to practical applications that will understand the past and benefit contemporary and future societies. We are committed to understanding global diversity through community-based, applied research that is holistic and interdisciplinary. As applied anthropologists, we study, design, and evaluate policies, programs, and outcomes that have real consequences. Our faculty and students engage in world-class innovative research throughout the Americas, Europe, and Africa. Our work addresses globalization, economic development, resource and health disparities, environmental remediation, diet and nutrition, community advocacy, heritage resource management, education, media, and communication.

Position Summary:

This is a temporary position with the Anthropology Department at the University of South Florida is hiring qualitative research assistants for a research project examining digital approaches to mental health treatment. The assistants will work under the supervision of Dr. Elena Lesley (Anthropology) with funding from the National Science Foundation. Primary responsibilities will include in-depth qualitative analysis (via MAXQDA) of data that examines how digital modalities affect access to and treatment of mental health conditions in Cambodia, as well as relationships between providers and patients. Assistants will work an average of 10 hours per week and meet 1-2 times per month with Dr. Lesley. Pay ranges from $20.19-$26.44 per hour depending on past experience and qualifications. Interested applicants must be in residence in the greater Tampa Bay area.

Applicants with knowledge of Khmer (Cambodian) language are especially encouraged to apply.This position requires a master's degree in a related field of study, or a bachelor's degree in those same fields and two years of experience in administrative services. Four additional years of directly relevant and progressively responsible administrative experience at the executive level may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
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• Conduct in-depth qualitative data analysis using MAXQDA software
• Examine how digital modalities influence access to and treatment of mental health conditions in Cambodia
• Analyze provider-patient relationships within digital mental health contexts
• Collaborate with Dr. Elena Lesley on project tasks and research objectives
• Participate in regular check-ins and meetings as needed
• (Preferred) Apply Khmer language skills to support data analysis and interpretation