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What we want

The Research Associate performs independent research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning and required consistent use of discretion and judgement. Prepares proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment. Trains students and other lab/field personnel in research. This position supports research in the Center for Health & Nature. Research will be focused on the social and behavioral sciences.

What you need to know

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience in specialized and relevant field of research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

• Experience analyzing research data.

• Experience in writing peer reviewed publications.

• Experience in survey development and data management.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Basic statistical knowledge including t-tests, correlations, regression and ANOVA.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Research

• Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support various research projects.

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques of routine and non-standard research, keeping detailed records of data.

• Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results.

• Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates research projects.

• Recommends project guidelines, procedures, policies, rules and regulations.

• Evaluates and summarizes experiment results.

• Establishes, installs, maintains, operates and/or repairs research equipment.

• Coordinate all studies in the NOVA (Virtual Reality) lab.

• Coordinate other Center research projects.

• Assists with data management and analysis.

Publications and Presentations

• Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented publications.

• Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects.

• Assists with writing peer reviewed papers and presentations.

• Coordinate all IRB submissions and responses.

Training

• Trains undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

Grant Writing

• Supports Center Faculty in writing grants.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.