Social Work Summer Research Consultant

Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact . If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.

Current Employees and Students:

If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.

Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:

Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.

Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.

Job Title:

Social Work Summer Research Consultant

Department:

Social Work Faculty Affairs

Position Description:

The College of Social Work at THE Ohio State University has developed a long-standing and deeply ingrained culture of applied research and scholarship that permeates all aspects of our programs, informs our community service and engagement, and contributes to the greater good of the profession, society, and the world. The CSW is ranked 7th among all social work programs at public universities and provides accredited BSSW and MSW programs. In addition, the college offers a PhD program.

The Social Work Summer Research Consultant will collaborate primarily with Dr. Lauren McInroy. They will also work with other faculty, students, and staff members at multiple institutions across five countries to progress ongoing projects. Strong leadership and team management skills will be beneficial.

The Social Work Summer Research Consultant will contribute to administration, data collection, data analyses, and scholarly dissemination, particularly of two internationally funded projects in the College of Social Work during Summer 2025. The Consultant will primarily serve as a subject matter expert on LGBTQ+ populations and a methodological expert, and must have prior experience with structural equation modeling (SEM).

This position requires proficiency in data analysis. The Consultant will complete advanced statistical analyses with SPSS and Mplus; specifically structural equation modelling (SEM). The Consultant will primarily analyze quantitative data from a large, international online survey of LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults. This role will lead the analysis utilizing common social work research methods for ongoing research in on LGBTQ+ populations. There may be opportunities to participate in qualitative analyses, if desired. The consultant will be expected to produce a range of deliverables, including They are also responsible for ensuring the integrity and validity of data and analyses, including identify and resolving and inconsistencies in the data. They will maintain records to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and university standards.

Work is primarily achieved through individual efforts, with participation on functional or project teams. May coordinate, influence, or review the work of others.

Duties Description :

Data Analyses – Assist Dr. McInroy with analyzing quantitative datasets from ongoing projects. Specific tasks include data preparation and cleaning, data analysis (including SEM), reporting and interpretation of analyses, write up of analyses for public dissemination.

Dissemination Activities – Assist the research team with disseminating research findings. This includes contributing to manuscript preparation for peer reviewed journals and abstract submission to international, juried conferences. Authorship will be granted when contributions warrant it, and following discussion with Dr. McInroy. Specific tasks include literature reviews, write-up of methods and results, preparation of conference presentations.

Administration – Preparation for and attendance at research team meetings. Bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with Dr. McInroy to review progress and plan next steps. Other administrative duties as necessary (e.g., research ethics, regulatory compliance).

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Health Sciences, Computer Science or relevant field. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree or an equivalent degree in another relevant field. Advanced degree in relevant field (e.g., PhD in social work) is desirable. At least 4 years of prior research experience.

Experience in project management, mixed methods research, and quantitative analyses including capability with SPSS and MPlus, as well as prior experience with structural equation modeling (SEM). Experience with and knowledge of LGBTQ+ populations.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, meeting facilitation software, and other project management tools.

Desired Skills

Knowledge of common social work research methods

Specific knowledge of LGBTQ+ populations.

Ability to use SPSS and Mplus; specifically structural equation modelling (SEM).

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex insights.

Additional Information:

Location:

Stillman Hall (0084)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

25

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

R129537