Research Opportunities
Passionate people who want to support the integration of faith and health will find a home of great value here. If you have research experience, or you are a faculty member or student at a university, we have opportunities for you to work with Meros on our projects, integrating faith into research. We are looking for Research Scholars and Research Assistants to join our cross-disciplinary global research teams.
Research Scholars
Research Scholars may lead a project or work and mentor a Principal Investigator and Research Assistants on a project basis. Research Scholars typically have advanced knowledge and specialties in areas relating to community health, public health, theology or other areas supporting the integration of faith and health.
As a Meros research scholar, you will have the opportunity to create research collaborations with other researchers and organizations that align with your research interests, and support the ministry of Meros. Consider applying below to join our current Meros Research Scholars.
Research Scholar Opportunities
Developing a Moral Injury Assessment Tool for Health Care Missionaries
Can an evidence-based moral injury assessment screening tool help health care missionary sending agencies to identify staff who are experiencing moral injury?
Exploring Newcomer Welcome Ministry in Clarkston, Georgia
Can a congregation-led participatory process produce the insights and experiences necessary to create a toolkit for conducting newcomer ministry in diverse communities?
Preventing Child Malnutrition in Low Resourced Neighborhoods
What do parents in low resourced neighborhoods think about developing a Bible-based program that teaches practical ways to feed young children as a way to prevent malnutrition?
Enhancing Resiliency and Mental Health Among Church Youth in Zambia
What are the barriers and facilitators associated with physical, emotional, and spiritual health among the youth aged 10 to 35 in Zambia? With additional funding, the team is also willing to expand their efforts to include youth in Malawi.
Become a Meros Center Research Scholar by confidentially completing an application.
Research Assistants
Virtual Research Assistants
Virtual Research Assistants are either volunteer or contracted individuals on a project basis to assist with data aggregation, analysis, or presentation on a part-time basis. Many Research Assistants are students. These remote work opportunities support ministry efforts and provide the chance to gain knowledge and experience, and potentially be included in research publication. A Virtual Research Assistant will have basic experience in the research process. Open opportunities and an opportunity to apply are listed below and noted on project on the Meros Marketplace and Projects pages.
Field Research Assistants
Field Research Assistants are volunteers who travel globally to communities collecting data in support of Meros Projects. The Field Research Assistant will have access to the requirements and resources to travel internationally, including a valid passport, required travel immunizations, financial ability to spend 2-4 weeks in the field, and technical abilities to operate technology and communicate when travelling. Specific opportunities may have additional requirements. New Field Research Assistants may be required to obtain the Meros Center certificate in Community Health Ministry. Open opportunities and an opportunity to apply are listed below and noted on project on the Meros Marketplace and Projects pages.
Research Assistant Opportunities
Project GLORY (Good Life in memORY care)
How does the implementation of a ‘good life’ intervention, utilizing a web application of educational and training resources, affect the quality of care and quality of life for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in nursing homes, and what are the perceptions of staff and families regarding this intervention?
Increasing Retention of Individuals in Substance Use Recovery Programs
Does staying in touch with individuals by text and phone every two weeks increase retention in a Resilient Recovery program or another recovery program compared to retention rates in the published literature?
Preventing Child Malnutrition in Low Resourced Neighborhoods
What do parents in low resourced neighborhoods think about developing a Bible-based program that teaches practical ways to feed young children as a way to prevent malnutrition?
Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Religious and Community Life
How are Jesus Cares Ministry programs implemented in the United States including core features and complexities?
What is the perceived impact on individuals, families, and other church members and locations where Jesus Cares Ministry has been implemented?
