Special Project Research Assistant - CLAPA
About The Position
This position is designed for students with substantial experience and advanced skills, such as multiple internships, leadership roles, or specialized training, and is best suited for upper-level juniors or seniors with strong practical experience and expertise in their field. The Special Project Research Assistant will assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research, potentially helping prepare findings for publication and assisting in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. This specific role, named 'IPB Researcher', is shared between Associate Professors Ligaliga, Whippy, and Adjunct Faculty, Maclaine Day, and will have a specific start and end date. BYU–Hawaii offers a variety of employment opportunities and an attractive work environment that supports diversity and excellence, aiming to help students fulfill the University's mission of learning and serving. All new hires must complete Form I-9 to verify U.S. work eligibility, providing original documents for identity and work authorization. BYU–Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, termination, conditions of employment, compensation, and benefits.
Requirements
- Upper-Division Courses Completed
- 6 Months of Directly Relevant Experience
- Advanced (Capstone) Work Experience: Designed for students with substantial experience and advanced skills, such as multiple internships, leadership roles, or specialized training. Best suited for upper-level juniors or seniors with strong practical experience and expertise in their field.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
- Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
- Obtain informed consent of research subjects or their guardians.
- Perform statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
- Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Attractive work environment that supports diversity and excellence.
- Equal opportunity employer (Recruiting, hiring, and training, Upgrading, promoting, and transferring, Discipline, layoff, and termination, Conditions and privileges of employment, Compensation and benefits).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
