Research Assistant

Position Title Research Assistant Department Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University. Position Overview The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking two Research Assistants to support field studies on infectious disease epidemiology under Dr. Arruda. The role involves frequent travel to livestock markets across Ohio and other U.S. states for on‑site data collection and stakeholder engagement in the USDA-funded project "Market Matters". Responsibilities Assist with development and refinement of survey instruments. Conduct in‑person data collection at livestock markets, administering surveys and documenting observations. Support data collection via online, mail, and phone methods as needed. Help coordinate logistics for livestock market visits and stakeholder meetings across multiple states. Enter and manage data using Excel and other software (e.g., R, Stata). Assist with basic data analysis and visualization. Support preparation of reports, presentations, and printed materials. Participate in outreach and dissemination activities. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program. Experience with Excel and basic data analysis. Strong communication and organizational skills. Willingness and ability to travel frequently (including overnights) for fieldwork. Comfort working in agricultural/livestock environments. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with the livestock industry or veterinary public health. Experience with survey design or stakeholder engagement. Familiarity with the development of outreach materials. Working Conditions Frequent travel to livestock markets across Ohio and other U.S. states (including overnight travel). Work conducted in livestock market environments (exposure to animals, dust, noise, and outdoor conditions). Candidate should possess a valid driver’s license at time of hire. Occasional weekend or early morning/evening work aligned with market schedules. Salary & Benefits Target salary range: $15.86 – $20.74 per hour, commensurate with experience, internal equity, and available budget. This is a temporary fixed‑term position with scheduled hours of 20 per week, First Shift. Location Sisson Hall (0080), Columbus, OH 43210. Application Requirements Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process. Equal Opportunity Statement The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr