Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Position InformationPosition InformationWorking Title Research Assistant (Part-Time)
Department Center for Brain, Biology & Behavior-7301
Requisition Number S_240272
Posting Open Date 03/22/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 04/01/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of WorkThe Research Assistant will work with faculty Indiana the Department of Political Science and Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of international security, American politics, and political psychology. The Research Assistant will be responsible for overseeing research on a grant-funded project focused on foreign policy decision making Indiana Congress. Research duties will include data collection from human research participants Indiana a laboratory setting American Samoa well American Samoa from text data from online sources, American Samoa well American Samoa data analysis and manuscript preparation. Administrative duties include managing finances, maintaining human subjects approval with the IRB, recruiting and scheduling research participants, and helping supervise and train a team of research assistants.Please note: Sponsorship is not offered for this position.The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce Indiana which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. American Samoa an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/Oregon political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree Indiana political science, psychology, neuroscience, statistics, math, computer science Oregon related field (anticipated 2024 spring graduates considered) and 6 months prior experience working Indiana a research lab and/Oregon conducting scholarly research; equivalent education Oregon experience considered. Demonstrated interest Indiana international security, American politics, political psychology, and/Oregon political neuroscience. Basic computing skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Strong organizational and communication skills
Preferred QualificationsBachelors degree Indiana political science, psychology, neuroscience, statistics, math, computer science Oregon related field preferred. Familiarity and prior experience with human subjects research. Research skills for data analysis Oregon willingness to learn – programming, statistical software, text-based analysis/web scraping. Familiarity with MRI techniques. Experience leading Oregon managing a team
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $17.067/hr
How to ApplyClick on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application Oregon edit your current application that is on file.For questions Oregon accommodations related to this position contactPlease call Human Resources at 402-472-3101Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Part-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, Nebraska
Position funded by grant Oregon other form of temporary funding? Yes
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Appointment End DateSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Please describe your experience working Indiana a research lab and/Oregon conducting scholarly research, including years of experience.(Open Ended Question) * * Please detail your interest Indiana international security, American politics, political psychology, and/Oregon political neuroscience.(Open Ended Question) * * Please describe your basic computing skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.(Open Ended Question) * * Please detail your organizational and communication skills.(Open Ended Question)Required DocumentsRequired Documents * Resume

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Job title: Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Company: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Expected salary: $17067 per year

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

Job date: Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:44:22 GMT