Hourly Research Assistant

Title: Hourly Research Assistant


Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code


Campus: University of North Texas


Division: UNT-Provost


SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Information


Department: UNT-Learning Technologies-133300


Job Location: Denton


Salary: $25/hour


FTE: 0.48


Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible


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Department Summary


The Department of Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton is housed within the College of Information. It focuses on improving human performance, training, and cognitive development by integrating information, computing, and language technologies into various educational and corporate environments.


Position Overview


The PIs of a grant project entitled Sensory Flexible Workspace Environments are seeking a research assistant to work on this project. The RA will play a key role in recruiting participants, data collection and analysis, and research dissemination, while receiving close mentorship in research design and implementation.


Minimum Qualifications


• Masters degree in Learning Technologies or related field
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


• Understanding of workspace modules
• Calm and patient demeanor
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong initiative


Preferred Qualifications


• Proficient with data analysis
• Understanding of neurodiverse populations
• Flexibility


Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• • Recruit participants on campus
  • Assist with data collection and organization on campus (surveys, interviews)
  • Support qualitative and quantitative data analysis under faculty mentorship
  • Organize data
  • Assist with research materials, documentation, and dissemination (e.g., presentations, reports)
  • Participate in research meetings and collaborative analysis
  • Assist with research materials, documentation, and dissemination (e.g., presentations, reports)
  • Participate in regular research meetings and collaborative analysis

Physical Requirements


Communicating with others to exchange information.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.


Environmental Hazards


No adverse environmental conditions expected.


Work Schedule


On campus, hours vary


Driving University Vehicle


No


Security Sensitive


This is a Security Sensitive Position.


Special Instructions


Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.


Benefits


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