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  Req#: 27057
  Position Details
  
  Position Information
  
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  Position Title
  Student Research Assistant II _Non-FWS
  
  Level of Support
  Student Support II
  
  Position Type
  Non-FWS
  
  Number of Openings
  1
  
  Work Hours
  During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)
  
  Wage Per Hour
  19.00
  
  Division/School
  Milken Institute School of Public Health
  
  Department Name
  872212 EXERCISE SCIENCE OPERATING
  
  Department Bio
  
  This position is with the Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance, which is located in the Exercise and Nutrition Science department within the Milken Institute School of Public Health. The STOP Obesity Alliance is made up of a diverse group of business, consumer, government, advocacy, and health organizations dedicated to reversing the obesity epidemic in the United States. STOP conducts research, makes policy recommendations, and develops hands-on tools for providers, advocacy groups, policymakers, and consumers. The STOP Obesity Alliance values racial, ethnic, and lived experience diversity.
  
  Position Specific Summary
  
  The research assistant will devote their time and effort to carrying out research, analysis and other activities for the STOP Obesity Alliance's various research projects related to adult obesity prevention and treatment including our monthly newsletter. Responsibilities include the following activities:
  
  • Draft monthly article for Director to be published in the monthly newsletter, assemble and publish monthly newsletter using Emma software
  • Update STOP website and draft and post on STOP social media accounts
  • Research and stay up to date on obesity policy issues, including treatments, access to care and other topics
  • Preparation of literature reviews, data analysis, and background reports
  
  
  Standard Position Description
  
  The student will perform administrative and research tasks with some discretion under direction of faculty member or research coordinator. Tasks may include: assisting with experiments, coding, data entry, data cleaning, and data analysis, preparing research and drafts for articles, reports, and/or presentations. Students may also complete literature reviews, draft summaries, and create graphs and figures. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental/faculty needs.
  
  Professional Outcomes
  Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data, Career Development
  
  Required Qualifications
  
  Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  • Excellent writing and research skills;
  • Knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures related to health policy;
  • Ability to manage time and prioritize work;
  • Experience with writing newsletters, editing websites and posting on social media;
  • Taking graduate level courses at Milken Institute School of Public Health
  
  
  Posting Detail Information
  
  Job Open Date
  08/03/2026
  
  Job Close Date
  09/07/2026
  
  Campus Location
  Foggy Bottom
  
  Work Type Designation
  Hybrid (mixture of in-person and virtual work)
  
  Hiring Manager Name
  Maggie Sampson
  
  Special Instructions Summary
  
  You will be given a writing prompt related to our newsletter and asked to submit a writing sample in response.
  
  EEO Statement
  
  The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
  
  For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
  
  Background Check
  
  The student employee will:
  In this position, the student will not perform any functions and/or have access to any financially, safety, or security sensitive items listed above. - Background check not required.

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