Research Associate
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Job Description
Number of Vacancies:1
Area of Consideration: UDC Agency Only
Employment Status: Parttime Temporary (less than 30 hours)
Pay Plan Series & Grade: Grade 8Step 4
Salary Range:$37582
Closing Date:June3 2024
Location:4200 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008
Brief Description of Duties
The Implicit Beliefs and Unlimited Potential (IBUP) Lab at the University of the District of Columbia seeks to hire a Research Associate (RA) with research interest in implicit theories of intelligence faculty beliefs learning contexts and the experiences persistence and achievement of minoritized STEM students at HBCUs. The tentative appointment period for the position is May 2024 through May 2025.
The Research Associates primary contributions will be in assisting the Principal Investigator (PI) and Postdoctoral Scholar with survey and interview tool development data collection quantitative research analyzes (including data checking cleaning and coding) writing and submitting coauthored manuscripts for publication supporting workshops and presenting the research to multiple stakeholders including at national conferences and through case studies and modules.
Essential Duties andResponsibilities
- Conduct high quality research on Learning environments and Psychosocial factors that impact educational outcomes for minoritized students.
- Support recruitment and data collection and organization efforts.
- Preparing and cleaning data for analysis.
- Work closely with undergraduate students and contribute to joint projects.
- Present and publish research findings at conferences and peer reviewed publications.
Minimum Job Requirements
- A bachelors degree in psychology or a related area is required by the time of appointment.
- A demonstrated ability to work/collaborate with others and work independently.
- Evidence of a strong commitment to support and uplift students from groups underrepresented in STEM.
Required Competencies
- Eagerness to learn and a commitment to engaging in high quality research
- Higher level data analysis skills and competencies (e.g. HLM CFA EFA)
- Interest in producing research publications
- Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated competence in research.
Information to Applicant
Condition of Employment: This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.
Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbias retirement plan (TIAACREF).
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race color religion national origin sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation marital status personal appearance genetic information familial status status as a victim of an intrafamily offense place of residence or business or status as a covered veteran as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.
Notice of NonDiscrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 21401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race color religion national origin sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation marital status personal appearance genetic information familial status status as a victim of an intrafamily offense place of residence or business or status as a covered veteran as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
DrugFree Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the DrugFree Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five 5 days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory backgroundinvestigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.
Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.
Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia Office of Human Resources Only.
Contact Information:All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at(.
The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit: opportunity/.
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Employment Type
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