Research Assistant

Position Details

Position Number 8100842 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name PSYCHOLOGY Location Code PSYCHOLOGY (02119A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Associate works with a vertical research team of graduate and undergraduate students on two projects pertaining to science and engineering learning through family storytelling. The Research Associate duties are: establishing and maintaining partnerships with local community groups and institutions, including those serving Latine families with 3- to 5-year old children; and working with museum educators and staff; participant recruitment; data collection; and data coding and analysis. The position involves off-campus data collection, and primarily in-person work (at data collection sites, in lab on Lakeshore campus). Some weekend work for data collection is required.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field and zero-one year of related experience.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Linguistics or related fields, and at least one year of research experience. Experience with language analysis and naturalistic observation methodology is a plus. Fluent/native Spanish language skills are required.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Linguistics or related fields, and at least one year of research experience. Experience with interviews in research is a plus. Fluent/native Spanish language skills are required.

Computer Skills

Experience using transcribing software (e.g., CLAN) and statistical software (e.g., SPSS) is required. Excellent typing skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with others is a must.

Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Physical Demands None Working Conditions Irregular Hours Open Date 07/31/2023 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

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