Research Assistant

4 weeks ago

Washington, United States University of the District of Columbia Full time

**Number of Vacancies**: 1

**Area of Consideration**: Open To The Public

**Employment Status**: Part-Time, Temporary

**Pay Plan, Series & Grade**: WS0020/6

**Salary Range**: $11.37 per hour

**Closing Date**: Open Until Filled

**Location**: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Implicit Beliefs and Unlimited Potential (IB-UP) Lab at the University of the District of Columbia, seeks to hire a Research Assistant (RA) with research interest in implicit theories of intelligence, faculty beliefs, learning contexts and the experiences, persistence and achievement of minoritized STEM students at HBCUs. The tentative appointment period for the position is January 2023 through May 2023.

The Research Assistant's primary contributions will be in assisting the Principal Investigator (PI) and Postdoctoral Scholar with study recruitment, survey and interview tool development, data collection (including classroom observations), supporting/mentoring Undergraduate Research Assistants, conducting qualitative and quantitative research analysis (including data checking, cleaning and coding), writing and submitting co-authored manuscripts for publication, supporting workshops and presenting the research to multiple stakeholders including at national conferences and through case studies and modules.

Essential

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct high quality research on Learning environments and Psychosocial factors that impact educational outcomes for minorities students.
- Work closely with graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to joint projects.
- Participate with recruitment and leading workshops.
- Presents and publishes research findings at conferences and peer reviewed publications.
- Prepares progress reports for funding sources.

Minimum Job Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in psychology, or a related area is required by the time of appointment.
- A demonstrated ability to work/collaborate with others and work independently.
- Evidence of a strong commitment to support and uplift students from groups underrepresented in STEM.

Information to Applicant

**Condition of Employment**: Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.

**Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union)**: This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

**Employment Benefits**: Depending upon length of appointment, selectee may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

**Visa Sponsorship**: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

**Drug-Free Workplace**: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

**Background Investigation**: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

**Job Offers**: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

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