Research in Education and Learning Lab Research Assistant (Staff Wage)
About The Position
The Research in Education and Learning Lab is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support ongoing projects related to learning and motivation in educational contexts. This is a remote position. Research Assistants will contribute to a range of tasks, including data collection, transcription, coding, data processing, and preliminary data analysis. They may also assist with the preparation of grants and manuscripts for publication. Extensive training will be provided, and the ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a collaborative attitude. This position requires approximately 10-15 hours per week, with flexible scheduling and the ability to work remotely.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- 4+ years of relevant experience which may include student experience.
- may accept equivalent combination of experience, education, certification in lieu of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree or higher
- Strong preference will be given to applicants with prior experience and training in REAL Lab procedures, measures, and data collection protocols.
Responsibilities
- Collect data through structured sessions, interviews, or classroom-based observations.
- Establish rapport with participants, including children and educators, and ensure adherence to study protocols.
- Accurately transcribe and code collected data using project guidelines.
- Conduct preliminary data cleaning and descriptive analyses.
- Assist with literature reviews, manuscript preparation, and grant writing tasks as needed.
- Record and manage data using secure systems, maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Attend team meetings (virtual and in-person) to coordinate with other lab members.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
