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Villanova University
Part-time Doctoral Research Assisant (FCN) 9 mo.

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Posting Number:	20260135V
Position Title:	Part-time Doctoral Research Assisant (FCN) 9 mo.
Posting Type	Graduate Assistant
Hours/week:	10 hours/week
Eligibility:	Graduate Assistant
Semester	2026-2027 Academic Year
Location	Driscoll Hall
Detailed Work Schedule	(10) hours weekly, with specific schedule determined in coordination with assigned faculty for specific research projects.
Number of positions:	Pooled position
Department:	231-Dean-Nursing
Contact Name:	Jan Campbell
Contact Phone/Extension:	6105194934

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary:	Part-Time Doctoral Research Assistant (FCN – DRN). 10 hours/week . The DRN will support community-engaged research focused on older adults with cognitive impairment and their care partners. This role emphasizes qualitative methods and collaborative partnerships with community partners. The DRN will contribute to study design, data collection and management, analysis, and dissemination, while gaining hands-on experience in ethical, community-centered research practices, mentored by the faculty supervisor.
Requirements:	Matriculation in Villanova PhD program. Must attend mandatory on-campus orientaiton in August 2026.
Additional Information:	Receives tuition remission in the fall and spring semesters.
Physical Demands Summary:	Focus: Community-Engaged Qualitative Research in AgingPart-Time (FCN – DRN) 9 mo.
Wage Rate:	Bi-weekly= $736.00/ AY 26-27= $13,993.50

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Part-time Doctoral Research Assisant (FCN) 9 mo. at Villanova University – Villanova, Pennsylvania