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University of Miami · 5 months ago

Bilingual Undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) – Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Community-Based Recruitment

AUSTIN, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a highly motivated and culturally competent undergraduate Research Assistant to support a community-based study focused on Chinese populations. This role involves outreach, bilingual communication, and administrative support, providing hands-on experience in participant recruitment and community-engaged research.

EducationHigher EducationTrainingUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Identify Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) 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

Share study announcements via Chinese-American online platforms (e.g., Whats app, 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 Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) when needed

Monitor and report responses and inquiries to the research team

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

Qualification

Bilingual in ChineseEnglishCommunity-based researchInterpersonal skillsOutreach experienceTranslation experienceOrganizational skillsIndependent workTeam collaboration