Research Assistant - Overnight data collection

The Driving Safety Research Institute (DSRI) is seeking part-time hourly positions to support data collection (30-40 hours per week), initial schedule will consist of nighttime hours (evenings - ~4:30 a.m.). Position time period for one year depending on project funding. Start date as soon as possible.

The National Advanced Driving Simulator is housed within DSRI and is the nation's leading simulator facility doing research on new automotive technology and driving safety. We conduct human factors research into driving behaviors such as distracted driving, impaired driving, and how people interact with advanced vehicle safety systems. We are currently looking for temporary staff members available to assist with data collection efforts on several upcoming overnight driving simulator research studies.

Data collection support includes:

• Interacting with participants during their visit
• Transporting participants in a University vehicle
• Coding data
• Reviewing data
• Prepping study supplies

Applicants must be comfortable talking on the telephone and communicating via email, comfortable working one on one with people, be able to precisely follow instructions, understand the importance of confidentiality/privacy, and must be available for overnight hours as needed (this may include weekends). Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook (or similar applications). Excellent written and verbal English communications are required. No specific academic background is required but the position will be of interest to those in the behavioral sciences. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and be able to pass University of Iowa fleet safety standards for driving University vehicles which requires a clean driving record. Prior research experience working with human subjects and experience with behavioral coding of video data is a plus.

If you are interested in a position, please send your resume and at least two references to dawn-marshall@uiowa.edu.

Rate of Pay: $20.00 per hour