The Sacred Spectrum Project Graduate research Assistant
About The Position
Key Responsibilities · Assist with participant observation and qualitative interviews in congregational settings (with IRB-approved protocols). · Maintain accurate field notes and upload recordings to secure data systems. · Support Qualtrics survey distribution, monitor response rates, and troubleshoot participant access issues. · Perform initial data cleaning and coding for quantitative and qualitative datasets. · Conduct thematic coding of interviews and focus groups using NVivo or similar software. · Generate descriptive statistics and visualizations for survey data. · Draft sections of internal progress reports and contribute to sponsor reporting narratives. · Collaborate on curriculum and worship guide prototypes based on research findings. · Assist in preparing tutorial video scripts and supporting materials for dissemination. · Follow all IRB-approved procedures for consent/assent, privacy, and data security. · Complete required research ethics training (CITI or equivalent).
Requirements
- Current PhD student in Music, Theology, Psychology, Education, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in qualitative research methods (interviews, coding) and familiarity with survey tools.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Background in neurodiversity, child development, or congregational studies.
- Proficiency with NVivo, Qualtrics, and basic statistical analysis (SPSS, R, or Python).
- Experience producing educational or worship resources.
Responsibilities
- Assist with participant observation and qualitative interviews in congregational settings (with IRB-approved protocols).
- Maintain accurate field notes and upload recordings to secure data systems.
- Support Qualtrics survey distribution, monitor response rates, and troubleshoot participant access issues.
- Perform initial data cleaning and coding for quantitative and qualitative datasets.
- Conduct thematic coding of interviews and focus groups using NVivo or similar software.
- Generate descriptive statistics and visualizations for survey data.
- Draft sections of internal progress reports and contribute to sponsor reporting narratives.
- Collaborate on curriculum and worship guide prototypes based on research findings.
- Assist in preparing tutorial video scripts and supporting materials for dissemination.
- Follow all IRB-approved procedures for consent/assent, privacy, and data security.
- Complete required research ethics training (CITI or equivalent).
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- co-authorship on publications where contributions meet criteria
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
