Job details
Job type part-time
Full job description
Job summary
The graduate research assistant (gra) is a half-time (20 hours per week), benefits-eligible administrative appointment requiring evening and weekend responsibilities and some paid travel, as neededThis position operates within the libraries and school of information studies (lsis)The research graduate assistant will serve as a full member of the research team and will receive full attribution for contributions to the project in publication outputsIt carries a stipend and tuition remission.
Performs activities related to the management of a two-year research project funded by the institute of museum and library services (imls), led by and in collaboration with two library faculty serving as the co-principal investigatorsSpecific duties include (but are not limited to) the following:
Research assistance
Collaborate on a literature search and environmental scan related to leadership development for populations who identify as black, indigenous, and people of color (bipoc).
Assist with the development and implementation of a data-management plan.
Data analysis
Consult with co-pis on appropriate methods for data analysis and curation.
Employ qualitative (e.gGrounded theory, text analysis) methods to analyze research data.
Project management
Assist with scheduling, developing online forms, and managing technology as needed.
Develop and implement dissemination strategies and materials supporting research project outputs (reports, white papers, articles for publication, website(s), social media posts, etc.).
Facilitating communication with project consultants and other stakeholders.
Other
Present with research team in national and international forums as needed.
Education
An earned bachelor’s degree and admission into a purdue university graduate program (social sciences preferred, but not required)
Experience
Experience with or training in qualitative research methods, tools, and data analysis.
Experience using qualtrics, microsoft excel, and similar software and tools.
Benefits eligibility
Compensation for the position includes a monthly stipend, tuition remission, and medical insurance supplement.
Deadline
Open until filled.
Starting date
As soon as possible – 75% remote work and 25% onsite work is expected.
Application process
Cover letter and résumé required when applying for this position.
Contact information
Mark aPuente
Associate dean for organizational development, inclusion, and diversity; associate professor
Purdue university libraries and school of information studies
Stewart center, 271a
West lafayette, in 47907
O: 765-494-6563
Puentema@purdue.edu
Nastasha eJohnson
Associate professor
Wilmeth active learning center, 3053g
West lafayette, in 47907
O: 765-494-4851
Nejohnson@purdue.edu
