Food and Nutrition Research Assistant

Employing Office:  Food and Nutrition

Job Title:  Food and Nutrition Research Assistant

Type of Graduate Assistant Position:  RAII

Number of Vacancies for this Position:  1

Hours per Week:  10

Term:  Academic Year

Eligible Program Applicants (Applicants will preferably be from one of the following graduate programs):  

• Biological Sciences, MS
• Chemistry, MS
• Mathematics, M.A. – Specialization in Statistics

Other program applicants will be considered based on qualifications and preferred skills.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills: 

Graduate student in good academic standing with an interest in nutrition, public health, biomedical science, microbiology, or quantitative health research. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new research and data-analysis methods are important. Previous research experience is preferred but not required. Experience with statistical software or programming (e.g., R, Python, SPSS), large health datasets, literature review, data visualization, microbiome research, or nutritional epidemiology is beneficial but not required.

Position Description:  

The Graduate Research Assistant will support faculty-led research at the intersection of nutrition, public health, and data analysis. Current and developing projects include analyses of large national health and nutrition datasets such as NHANES, including research examining dietary patterns and food sources in relation to biomarkers and chronic disease outcomes, as well as projects involving nutrition and the gut microbiome.
The student may assist with literature reviews, data organization and management, statistical analyses, interpretation of research findings, development of tables and figures, and preparation of abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts. Prior experience with these specific research methods is not required. Training and mentorship will be provided, and responsibilities can be tailored in part to the student’s existing skills.

Application Process:  Applicants wishing to apply for this Graduate Assistant position must: 1) be admitted or accepted for admission as a full-time student in a graduate program at BGSU; and 2) remain in academic good standing to maintain the position.

Required Application Materials:  Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and at least one letter of recommendation

Send Application Materials to:  kayres@bgsu.edu

Application Due Date:  Applications accepted until the positions are filled.