Research Assistant: Dance/Movement Therapy - D. Nelson [Work Study] in Yellow Springs, Ohio at Antioch University

Start Date: 7/1/2026
End Date: 6/30/2027
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: 8
Weekends Required: Flexible
Evenings Required: Flexible

Supervisor: Darci Nelsen

Alternate Supervisor: Tomoyo Kawano

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100%
-Review, track and summarize academic literature
-Assist in the development of IRB protocols, as well as submission and management
-Transcribe interviews, coding, analysis and/or summary of data
-Contribute to research and writing efforts toward publication

Method to assess remote work: Regular check-in meetings; completion and submission of IRB; documentation and summaries of various steps of the research process; manuscript edits, submission

Job Description

• Responsibilities and breakdown of hours will vary depending on course of the study (6-8 hours):
  
  • Gather, review, organize current literature
    
  • Collect, organize data
    
  • Data analysis
    
  • Summarize findings
    
  • Formulate recommendations
    
  • Contribute to writing efforts toward dissemination of findings
    
  • Attend project meetings
    

Qualifications

• Federal Work-study Eligible
  
• Dance/Movement therapy background
  
• Effective organization, time-management, and communication skills
  
• Strong research, analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? Yes

How to Apply: CV and cover letter

Email: dnelsen@antioch.edu

Position Type: Work Study

Department: DMT / Relational Therapy