About the role#
This research assistant position supports a funded interdisciplinary pilot study examining how U.S. military veterans use large language models, such as ChatGPT and Claude, for health information seeking and therapeutic communication. The project is a collaboration among faculty in the Departments of Communication, Public Health, and English at Baylor University.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to participant recruitment, data collection, and analysis.
- Conduct outreach and correspondence with veteran-serving organizations in the Waco and Central Texas region.
- Schedule and coordinate participant interviews.
- Conduct literature and database research to support the project team.
- Perform general research administration duties.
- Students with prior qualitative experience may assist with coding and analysis of interview data under faculty supervision.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a graduate or undergraduate student at Baylor University.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred experience includes prior work in research settings, community outreach, or engagement with veteran and military-connected populations.
Location & details#
- Location: Morrison Hall 101.5, Waco, Texas.
- Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week.
- Term: Fall 2026 through Winter 2027.
- Compensation: $15.25 per hour.
About Baylor University
Baylor University is a private Christian research institution based in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, the school supports a community of over 20,000 students. It focuses on interdisciplinary research and teaching. The faculty maintains a commitment to scholarship across various academic fields.
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