Updated: 26 days ago
Location: Pine Ridge, SOUTH DAKOTA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;
Position Information
Position Information
| Working Title | Research Technician (Pine Ridge, SD) |
|---|---|
| Department | Educational Psychology-1047 |
| Requisition Number | S_240268 |
| Posting Open Date | 03/22/2024 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 04/01/2024 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | Research in Dr. Edwards’ lab broadly focuses on the development, implementation, and evaluation of violence prevention and response initiatives among structurally minoritized populations. Dr. Edwards’ lab has many grants and needs a research technician to provide research support across a number of these grants. Responsibilities of the research technician include supporting research efforts in close coordination with project management team, including general assistance with conducting literature reviews; editing and adapting research protocols/materials; programming Qualtrics surveys; assisting with participant recruitment, enrollment, and retention; data entry and basic data management; editing manuscripts; and managing reference databases. The person in this position will work on two projects: (1) a sexual violence prevention project on the Pine Ridge Reservation (SD) and (2) a national study of sexual minority young adult men. The person MUST be located on OR willing to relocate to the Pine Ridge Reservation. The office is located in Wakpamni, a district on the Pine Ridge Reservation. A modest moving stipend will be provided. The College of Education and Human Sciences respects people, ideas, voices, and perspectives. Diversity strengthens our ability to problem solve and build more equitable and inclusive solutions for complex challenges. 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: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination . |
| Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social sciences or related field plus one year of experience working in a research laboratory; equivalent education/experience considered. Must be highly organized and conscientious. Excellent communication and time management skills. Able to problem-solve and work collaboratively with research team. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in psychology, education, social sciences or related field plus three years’ experience working on interpersonal violence research and/or research focused on program development and evaluation. Experience programming online surveys is also a plus. |
| 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 | $17.00/hr minimum |
| How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Dr. Katie Edwards [email protected] |
| Job Category (old) | Office/Service |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | Some evenings/weekends possible |
| Work Location (City, State) | Pine Ridge, SD |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | Yes |
| If Temporary, indicate end date | |
| Planned Hire Date: | As soon as possible |
| Appointment End Date |