Extra HelpMcNair Scholars Research Assistant Multiple Open Positions
Extra HelpMcNair Scholars Research Assistant Multiple Open Positions
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$ 1000 - 2800
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Temporary (Fixed Term)
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University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Department:
TRIO/SSS/McNair
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Extra Help/McNair Scholars Research Assistants are students who are responsible for assisting their research mentor with the design concept methodology data collection and analysis of an original research project within the McNair Scholars Program.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
- Must be a student at UALR with at least junior classification 60 hours or more);
- Must be fully accepted in the UALR McNair Scholars Program.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
- Participated in research prior to the program or currently involved in academic research
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Propose an original research project that can be reasonably completed in the designated time frame with the guidance of a UALR faculty mentor;
- Complete said research project with the guidance of a UALR faculty mentor adhering to deadlines outlined below;
- Stay uptodate on CITI training and adhere to UALR IRB expectations;
- Fulfill all requirements associated with academic research with McNair;
- Complete at least 12 hours of work toward my research project each week;
- Maintain a written or computerized log/time report separate from the McNair reports and have them available for review at all Research meetings with McNair staff and my faculty mentor;
- Submit a research report online through the McNair website every other week on deadlines indicated on the McNair Calendar during the time I am engaged in research;
- Meet with my Mentor and the McNair Program Coordinator every other week (minimum) during the Fall and Spring semester;
- Meet with the McNair Director once per month regarding my research progress;
- Complete at least one research presentation representative of my completed McNair Scholars;
- Program research efforts at a research conference during the term of the research opportunity.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
- Ability to creatively solve problems;
- Ability to work as part of a team;
- Ability to receive apply and provide constructive feedback.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check RequiredThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry MVR check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
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Frequent Physical Activity:
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Occasional Physical Activity:
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Benefits Eligible:
NoEmployment Type
Part-Time
