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    Research Assistant - Lincoln, United States - University of Nebraska

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    Position Information

    Working Title Research Assistant (Part-Time)
    Department Center for Brain, Biology & Behavior-7301
    Requisition Number S_240272
    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
    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.

    Please note: Sponsorship is not offered for this position.

    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

    Minimum Required Qualifications
    Bachelor's degree in political science, psychology, neuroscience, statistics, math, computer science or related field (anticipated 2024 spring graduates considered) 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
    Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.

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    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
    If Temporary, indicate end date
    Planned Hire Date:
    Appointment End Date

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
    1. Please describe your experience working in a research lab and/or conducting scholarly research, including years of experience.
      (Open Ended Question)
    2. Please detail your interest in international security, American politics, political psychology, and/or political neuroscience.
      (Open Ended Question)
    3. Please describe your basic computing skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
      (Open Ended Question)
    4. Please detail your organizational and communication skills.
      (Open Ended Question)
    Required Documents
    Required Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter
    Optional Documents

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