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
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
Addressing Alcohol and Drug use among Christian College Students – Phase 2
Does a gospel-based recovery model reduce substance use among current UCU students compared to students receiving existing UCU substance use care and help?
Implementation and Impact of Community Health Evangelism – a Multi Country Study
What is the impact of spiritual beliefs of households in CHE communities on health behaviors?
