Student Researcher

Assist faculty member with descriptive, exploratory, or experimental research; publication actives, data collection, data management and/or data analysis

Student works under the direct supervision of the faculty member.

• Participate in research projects at Ivy Tech or IUN or both
• Participate in weekly (blend of zoom and on-campus meetings), ethics training, reading, and discussing scientific literature, and basic laboratory tasks
• Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases

• Facilitate gathering of materials and data for various projects and reports, manuscripts, and presentations
• Obtain informed consent of research subjects
• Perform qualitative analysis and/or quantitative analyses of data, using computer software as applicable
• Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; correct any errors
• Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results
• Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation
• Develop and implement research quality control procedures
• Research topical areas as requested including the completion of comprehensive literature and web searches

The above list of duties is not an exhaustive list.  Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

A student with a STEM major in either biology, chemistry, psychology, or School of Information Technology programs who has taken already some courses in their field and is familiar with Ivy Tech Lake County

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, manage files and records, designing forms and other office procedures
• Specific knowledge may be required depending on the project for which you will be conducting research

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.