Graduate Research Assistant - Neuroinclusive Career Preparation Evaluation Project - WIN & SPR 2025

Description

Start Date: 12/16/2024

End Date:  06/15/2025

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 9 PM Pacific Standard Time, Monday, November 11, 2024. 

Required Applicant Status: UW PhD Students

Hala Annabi is seeking a talented UW PhD student committed to the advancement of neurodistinct young adults in STEM fields to participate in an evaluation research project. 

The RA will assist in the following activities: 

• Developing project evaluation tools and frameworks aimed at assessing participants’ work-readiness, employers’ level of engagement, and efficacy of the train-the-trainer model in collaboration with and detailed input from 3 nonprofit organizations, as well as neurodivergent self-advocates and employers (leveraging the project’s advisory boards)
• Administration of evaluation instruments in collaboration with staff from 3 nonprofit organizations
• Conducting project evaluation and data analysis related to participants’ work-readiness, employers’ level of engagement, and efficacy of the train-the-trainer model
• Creating and publishing project findings and insights to help translate research into practice and create an adaptive, scalable model for training providers, employers, and other stakeholders to advance employment of neurodivergent people. 

The RA will perform some or all of the responsibilities listed below. The position will require approximately 20 hours per week.

 

Compensation:

This role will pay between approximately $3,135 to $3,865 per month, per the Graduate School's salary schedule.

This role is tuition and benefits eligible. Questions regarding salary and benefits should be directed to Information School Human Resources at iHRhelp@uw.edu.

 

Note:  This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• PhD student at the University of Washington
• Enrolled in at least 10 credits during Winter & Spring 2025
• Responsible, organized, and able to get tasks done on time
  
  

Conditions of Employment:

• Sexual Misconduct Disclosure (Non-UW employees)
  
  

Application Instructions

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 9 PM Pacific Standard Time, Monday, November 11, 2024.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.