Research Aide University Of Kansas

KU Center on Developmental Disabilities (KUCDD) is seeking a Research Aide to support research activities to promote self-determination and community engagement for people with disabilities across the life course. The person in this position will work on research projects to assist with several activities including: helping with planning, conducting, and sharing research (e.g., recruitment, data collection, data management, virtual and in-person trainings); developing consumer-friendly written and multimedia materials that will be used by people with disabilities; providing administrative support; and increasingly supporting research activities in collaboration with KUCDD investigators.
This position will also work with local and state-wide advocacy groups to coordinate research activities between KUCDD and the groups as well as report back self-advocates' perspectives on KUCDD activities and projects. The ideal candidate will have experience creating consumer-friendly written or multimedia materials for a variety of people, including those within the autistic or intellectual developmental disability communities, be highly reliable, pay close attention to detail, and have experience using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and email programs. About KUCDD
The University of Kansas, Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities (KUCDD) is recognized as a leading research center in the field of disability. KUCDD is part of the Life Span Institute (LSI), a leading research unit at the University of Kansas.
KUCDD is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive research and educational environment for faculty, staff and students. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, KUCDD encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education, including people with disabilities.