RESEARCH SPECIALIST II in MU Thrive
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 21, 2024
Hiring Department
MU Thrive in the Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum department of the College of Education and Human Development.
Job Description
Leadresearcher, in strategy and design, instrumentation, data collection, coding, analysis, interpretation, dissemination, and publication.
Research Specialist IIresponsibilities include co-leading Thrive research projects, cleaning, coding, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; writing literature reviews and scholarly articles for presentation at national conference and for publication; preparing data reports; developing research strategies; designing instruments used in data collection and annual program evaluation of Thrive communities of practice; supporting and guiding work assigned to research fellows.
- Candidate must prove competent in quantitative research.
- Candidates are required to have direct research experience.
- Candidates with social science backgrounds and experience in promoting equity as bridge-builders in STEM, will be prioritized for interviews.
Key Responsibilities:
Co-creates research projects, co-designs methods and instruments, and co-writes articles and literature reviews
Organizes incoming/collected data and supervises cleaning processes
Manages statistical analysis and checks the data ahead of interpretation
Manages Thrive's research archive to ensure easy access; updates website with research-related artifacts, grants, or reports
Attends/leads Thrive educational workshops
Advises participants in Learning Communities on their research strategies and research projects
Attends/leads Thrive educational workshops Attends/leads Thrive educational workshops Attends/leads Thrive educational workshops
May fulfill technology-related tasks, such as platform updates for on-demand and digital course management
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
quantitative social sciences research
qualitative social sciences research
academic writing
facilitating professional development for graduate students and/or faculty
tech and organizational support
knowledge of theories, frameworks, practices, and procedures within the Research function
at ease with autonomy, possesses excellent organizational skills, and maintains an unwavering attention to detail on all tasks
an adaptive mindset and responsive manner of communication.
devotion to the values of Thrive; committed to promoting equity in STEM.
Shift
This is a hybrid position with both in-person and virtual responsibilities. We offer flexible hours, with some scheduled meetings and events.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree, EdD or EdSP in relevant educational emphasis, or PhD in social sciences, journalism, and/or a related S.T.E.M.-based field, showcasing candidate's capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration, critical reflection, and a proven record of advancing equity in higher education
Proven competencein:
Quantitative research and strategy; designing and validating instruments;collecting, cleaning, coding, analyzing, and managing primary and secondary datasets; running various statistical analyses
Proficient in relevant software and platforms: SPSS, Stata, Python, NVIDIA
Curriculum development in creating professional development content for researchers
Training for graduate student and postdoc researchers
Deliveryand archiving of in-seat workshops, webinars, and on-demand content.
Presentation at national conferences, in one or more professional subject area(s)
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range:$24.87-$31.18 hourly
Grade:GGS-8
University Title:Research Specialist II
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Benefit Eligibility
This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
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