Research Assistant and Post Masters Scholar
Research Assistant and Post Masters Scholar
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Fisk University is looking for a Research Assistant/ Post Masters Scholar in Data and Social Sciences. The position is funded by NSF GrantDevelopment of Inclusive STEM Curriculum Using Data Science Innovations of W.E.B. Du Bois to Promote Diversity in Science. The Research Assistant will commit 12 person months per year. The research assistant will take at the Faculty Institute and all debriefing workshops as well as gather input for improving the module. Additionally the postmasters scholar will assist with administrative responsibilities data collection implementation and analysis as well as participate in writing manuscripts and publications for the project.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Primary responsibilities include the following: oversee the grant activities; record management related to grants; coordinating data collection activities (qualitative and quantitative); data analysis; project reporting; assist in preparing manuscripts for peerreviewed publications; supervising and working with students. A masters degree. in Data Science or Social Science fields (Psychology Sociology Political Science or interdisciplinary field) or a closely related field is required.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
Additional expectations of a post masters scholar include participation in campus activities that generate professional development leading to demonstrated achievement and other mandatory campus events. The individual should express a zeal for and competence in grantsmanship and be supportive of the Universitys thrust to increase sponsored programs and outside funding.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Extensive knowledge of qualitative research methods quantitative research methods (e.g. NVivo Atlas.ti or Dedoose) familiar with related software tools (e.g. SPSS Python R or SAS) collegiate behavior with peers and a sincere interest in extracting the best from our students are important attributes of persons holding the position.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
None
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
A masters degree in data science or social science fields (Psychology Sociology Political Science or interdisciplinary field) or a closely related field is required.
Experience:
Research Design data collection and analysis.
Licenses or Certificates:
Research with Human Participants.
Additional Requirements:
1. Research Statement (outlining research program).
2. Teaching Statement (pedagogy mentoring and teaching philosophy).
3. A background and/or credit check will be required of the successful applicant.
4. An official transcript (if applicable).
5. Names addresses and phone numbers of three 3 references will be required of the successful applicant.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
