Research Associate

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Title: Research Associate Reports To:Dean CSLA Position Summary:

The research associate will participate in data collection and analysis, as well as training and supervising graduate and undergraduate students, preparing manuscripts, presenting at conferences, and assisting with grant writing. Candidates nearing graduation are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct education research in different aspects of engineering education by performing interview protocol development, survey development, data collection, and analysis.
• Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and present work at conferences.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and manage project tasks, including but not limited to data management, IRB approval, and data collection at sites.
  

Pre-Requisite Qualifications:

• A successful candidate for this position requires strong quantitative and qualitative research knowledge and excellent writing skills.

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Union:United Council of Academic @ NJIT (UCAN GSRE) Range:Research Associates Compensation:$44,436.00

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items. To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page:

FLSA:Exempt Time Type:Full time Pay Rate:Salary Additional Information:

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