Research Assistant - Engineering Science

Job Family Group:

Staff

Department/Office:

Assistant Professor Engineering Science (Emma Treadway)

Time Type:

Part time

Compensation:

$17.00-$21.17

Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Job Description:

Assists a faculty member in conducting engineering education research on affect and engineering identity.

 

• Codes interview transcripts from participants. 

• Prepares reflections for participants.
• Coordinates activities with undergraduate researchers in multi-site research team. 
• Provides data analysis.
• Provides feedback to other members of research team on analyses or drafts.
• Writing/dissemination of results.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

• Cooperates and collaborates with collaborators and other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality

• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines

• Performs other duties as required

EDUCATION 

Required: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Engineering, or a related field from four-year college or university.

EXPERIENCE 

Required: 

• None

Preferred: 

• Experience working with qualitative methods and transcript coding.

• One year or more of prior research experience. 

• Experience employing theoretical frameworks for affect and engineering identity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Required:

• Knowledge of basic qualitative research methodology.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to ethically conduct engineering education research with data from human participants.

Preferred:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Good time management skills.

• Experience in preparation of scientific presentations and publications.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).

• Ethical human subjects research procedures must be followed.