Research Assistant III *Temporary Position*

October 11, 2024

Montana State University


Position Details
Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF – VA – 23074
For questions regarding this position, please contact: Sarah E. Pennington
994-5952
[email protected]
Classification Title Research Asst III
Working Title Research Assistant III *Temporary Position*
Brief Position Overview Dr. Sarah Pennington in the MSU Department of Education is seeking one or more part-time research assistants for the 2022-2023 academic year. This position offers hands-on experience in data analysis and research dissemination with a focus on middle grades education, opportunities for co-author and co-presenter credit, and flexible hours.
Position Number 4N2347
Department Education
Division College of Education, Health & Human Development
Appointment Type Classified Fixed Term
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 0.25
Benefits Eligible Not Eligible
Salary $18.00 – 19.544 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type Classified Fixed Term
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement Dr. Sarah Pennington in the MSU Department of Education is seeking one or more part-time research assistants for the 2022-2023 academic year. This position offers hands-on experience in data analysis and research dissemination with a focus on middle grades education, opportunities for co-author and co-presenter credit, and flexible hours.
We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.
Duties and Responsibilities Support faculty member in conducting and disseminating research through assistance with data analysis, writing of papers and conference proposals, and data collection.
In this role, the individual will perform advanced and complex research-related tasks such as:

  • Determining viability of data and day-to-day research activities;
  • Collecting and analyzing data;
  • Examining and analyzing research results to determine efficacy of procedures and protocols;
  • Amending experiments as needed to address unusual circumstances or results; and preparing data for publication
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, mathematics, statistics, or a related field
  • Interest in data analysis and dissemination, academic writing, and/or middle grades education.
  • Self-directed, strong writing skills, and desire to work collaboratively.
  • Knowledge of basic data analysis (descriptive and inferential statistics).
    		•
    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of statistical analyses, including multilevel analyses, factor analyses, and multiple regression.
  • Demonstrated experience writing technical reports, journal articles, and other academic genres.
    		•
    The Successful Candidate Will
    • The ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
    • The ability to communicate effectively with employees and the public both in person and over the phone.
    • The ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and others in a team-oriented environment.
    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funding.

    This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive state of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
    Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    This position has supervisory duties? No

    Posting Detail Information

    Number of Vacancies 1
    Desired Start Date
    Position End Date (if temporary)
    Open Date
    Close Date
    Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on September 9th, 2022; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
    Special Instructions
    Diversity Statement

    Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html .

    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html .

    MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/policy/discrimination/index.html .

    View or Apply
    To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (jobs-near-me.eu) you saw this job posting.</strong

    Share this post:   Facebook Whatsapp Telegram Twitter Email