Research Assistant (Part-Time)

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Lincoln, NEBRASKA
Job Type: PartTime
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Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Research Assistant (Part-Time)
Department Center for Brain, Biology & Behavior-7301
Requisition Number S_240050
Posting Open Date 01/22/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 01/30/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Research Assistant will work with faculty in the Department of Political Science and Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of international security, American politics, and political psychology. The Research Assistant will be responsible for overseeing research on a grant-funded project focused on foreign policy decision making in Congress. Research duties will include data collection from human research participants in a laboratory setting as well as from text data from online sources, as well as data analysis and manuscript preparation. Administrative duties include managing finances, maintaining human subjects approval with the IRB, recruiting and scheduling research participants, and helping supervise and train a team of research assistants.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in political science, psychology, neuroscience, statistics, math, computer science or related field and 6 months prior experience working in a research lab and/or conducting scholarly research; equivalent education or experience considered. Demonstrated interest in international security, American politics, political psychology, and/or political neuroscience. Basic computing skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Strong organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in political science, psychology, neuroscience, statistics, math, computer science or related field preferred. Familiarity and prior experience with human subjects research. Research skills for data analysis or willingness to learn – programming, statistical software, text-based analysis/web scraping. Familiarity with MRI techniques. Experience leading or managing a team.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $17.067/hr
How to Apply
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Please call Human Resources at 402-472-3101
Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Part-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes
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