Graduate Research Assistant - Music Education
About The Position
Graduate research assistants support research projects related to attention, decision-making, and the development of expertise in music teachers. The projects use eye-tracking technology to study the gaze behavior of teachers with varying levels of experience. Training in research support will be provided upon hire. The role requires 10 hours of work per week each semester. Most work is asynchronous and completed within provided deadlines. An initial meeting and training session or sessions are required to learn data coding and analysis procedures. Occasional in-person or online meetings with Dr. Hicken will be scheduled based on availability. Work and payment are projected to begin in mid-November during the Fall 2026 semester and continue through Spring 2027. Work over breaks and continuation through Summer 2027 may be available.
Requirements
- Knowledge and functional use of Excel.
- Ability to organize resources and establish priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Promptness in written communication, including email.
- Ability to watch video footage attentively and with attention to detail.
- Maintain a positive, growth-oriented mindset when facing challenges.
- Actively listen and respond respectfully in meetings and conversations.
- Identify when additional information is needed before making a decision.
- Learn new software or digital platforms as needed for the role.
- Stay aware of basic cybersecurity and data privacy practices.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to provide statistical analysis; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Code gaze behaviors from eye-tracking videos.
- Code teaching behaviors and verbalizations from teaching videos.
- Perform statistical analysis.
- Attend an initial meeting and training session or sessions to learn data coding and analysis procedures.
- Complete most work asynchronously within provided deadlines.
- Attend occasional in-person or online meetings with Dr. Hicken.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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