Japanese Bilingual Undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) - Community-Based Recruitment

Japanese Bilingual Undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) – Community-Based Recruitment

We are seeking a highly motivated and culturally competent undergraduate Research Assistant to support a community-based study focused on Japanese and Japanese-American populations. This role involves direct outreach, bilingual communication, and administrative support, offering hands-on experience in participant recruitment and community-engaged research. Orientation and training on research ethics, recruitment protocols, and cultural sensitivity will be provided, as well as ongoing mentorship and supervision by the research team. Application deadline 9/30/2025.

Responsibilities

• Community Outreach & Engagement
• Identify Japanese organizations and businesses online that may support study outreach.
• Participate in in-person outreach activities as needed.
• Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with community leaders and organizational contacts.
• Recruitment Communication & Dissemination
• Share study announcements via Japanese-American online platforms (e.g., Line, Instagram, forums, etc.).
• Distribute printed and digital materials to online/offline communities (e.g., churches, senior centers, cultural events).
• Make outreach phone calls and speak with representatives to build and maintain recruitment partnerships.
• Translate study materials (e.g., announcements, consent forms) into Japanese when needed.
• Monitor and report responses and inquiries to the research team.
• Support, Strategy & Development
• Contribute to the development and improvement of recruitment strategies through team meetings.
• Maintain detailed recruitment logs and prepare status reports for team meetings.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and apply research ethics and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student.
• Fluent in Japanese and English (spoken and written).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in community-based research and Japanese-American communities.
• Responsible, organized, and able to work independently in a team environment.
• Prior experience in outreach or translation is a plus.

Salary Range

Please see the URA U0095 Rates at

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Brief statement of interest (2-3 paragraphs)
• 2 References

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Employment Eligibility: Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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