Job Number: 521196
Classification: Temporary Professional
Grade: Temporary Staff Grade 78
Work type: Hybrid, On Campus, Remote, Temporary
Administrative Unit: University of Alaska Anchorage
School/Business unit: UAA Coll of Bus & Public Policy
Location: Anchorage
Categories: Research/Science/Grants
This is a pool from which the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) and the Center for Behavioral Health Research and Sciences' (CBHRS) will draw when research professionals are needed to work on grant- or contract-funded projects. This temporary position may be part- or full-time. Qualified applicants for this position will be placed into a hiring pool, from which research professionals will be hired. Acceptance into the hiring pool does not constitute an offer of a contract.
Duties:100Professional level functions dependent upon the department needs.Essential
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of research methods and analytical procedures. Ability to use computerized tools to organize and analyze information and communicate findings. Knowledge of standard reporting procedures. Skilled in accurate data collection methods.
Required Experience:
Varies according to project requirements and level of position to be filled: Research Professional 1: Six months' experience in relevant field, or acceptable combination of education and experience. Research Professional 2 : One year's experience in relevant field, or acceptable combination of education and experience. Research Professional 3: Two years' postgraduate level experience in relevant field, or acceptable combination of education and experience. Research Professional 4: Four years' postgraduate level experience in relevant field, or acceptable combination of education and experience. Research Professional 5: Four years' postgraduate level experience in relevant field, or acceptable combination of education and experience.
Typical Education or Training:
Varies according to project requirements and level of position to be filled: Research Professional 1: Bachelor's degree and six months' experience in a field relevant to the research or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Research Professional 2: Bachelor's degree and one year's experience in a field relevant to the research or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Research Professional 3: Master's degree and two years' postgraduate level experience in a field relevant to the research or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Research Professional 4: Master's degree and four years' experience at postgraduate level in a field relevant to the research, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Research Professional 5: PhD and four years' postgraduate level experience in a field relevant to the research, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Minimum Hourly Rates: Research Professional 1: $22.36/hour Research Professional 2: $24.43/hour Research Professional 3: $26.69/hour Research Professional 4: $29.19/hour Research Professional 5: $32.83/hour
The level of any hire will be determined by the needs of the position and not by the level of education and/or training of the person being hired.
Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment. Qualifying earned degrees must be conferred either by institutions of higher education which are accredited by one of the six US regional accrediting associations or by an equivalent international institution of higher education as determined by UAA based on a review by a foreign educational credential evaluation service and recognized by UAA.
Temporary Research Professionals will work under the general guidance of aculty and senior research staff to assist with projects. Tasks may include: data collecting (both qualitative and quantitative), data cleaning and entry, construction and manipulation of datasets, data analysis, creation of chargs and tables displaying results, and contributing to reports.
Visa Sponsorship:
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
Affirmative Action Statement:
UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www. alaska.edu/nondiscrimination
At-Will:
Pursuant to Board of Regents' Policy 04.01.055.B, temporary, extended temporary, adjunct, student, casual labor, regular new hire probationary employees and those positions designated by the president as officers and senior administrators of the university are employed at-will.
Background Check:
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Public Disclosure Statement:
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
University of Alaska is a Drug-Free Workplace.
University of Alaska campuses are Tobacco-Free.
Training Policy:
It is the policy of the University of Alaska (UA) that all employees are required to complete training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold, and to complete the required training within a specified period to remain employed at the UA.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.
Advertised: 18 Jul 2022 Alaskan Daylight Time Applications close: 30 Jun 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time
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