Research Professional (Limited Term)

University of Georgia • Athens, GA

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About The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Ph.D. to get training, experience and to develop a skill set to support continued professional growth as a researcher/academic. The individual will be mentored and supervised by the CLASE executive director.

This position has a limited term appointment term which is expected to end [2 years] after start date. The position may be extended beyond the initial term, contingent upon continued funding.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related field of science and 5 years of professional experience
• Demonstrated experience in conducting research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong knowledge of Latino education
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong writing and research skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in data analysis software and research methodologies

Nice To Haves

• Grant development and grant writing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ethics in research projects
• Design, conduct, and analyze research studies focused on Latino education.
• Conduct and/or oversee reviews of the literature
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed academic journals
• Support ongoing external grant writing and research funding initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements in Latino education
• Work with graduate students and executive director
• Collaborate with executive director and CLASE graduate students on research
• Collaborate and mentor graduate students and research assistants involved in CLASE research projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees