Research Associate – Giani
| Company | University of Texas – Austin |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, TX, USA |
| Salary | $60000 – $60000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- PhD degree in education or a related field with a focus on education
- 3-5 years of experience with research design and execution in education research
- Experience analyzing large-scale administrative educational datasets
- Experience analyzing qualitative data
- Experience managing undergraduate or graduate research assistants on large-scale research projects
Responsibilities
- Lead or co-lead the development and execution of research projects
- Develop data collection instruments and research protocols, including for Institutional Review Board (IRB) review and approval
- Support the collection of qualitative data through site visits, interviews, focus groups, and/or observational methods
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data collected on research projects
- Conduct literature reviews, systematic reviews, and/or meta-analyses on topics related to research agenda
- Present research and practitioner and scholarly conferences, meetings, and events
- Publish policy briefs, memos, and reports for audiences of practitioners and policymakers
- Publish peer-reviewed publications
- Secure extramural funding for research
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD degree in educational policy, higher education, or STEM education
- Experience using Texas’s Education Research Centers to conduct educational research
- Experience conducting research on career and technical education and/or industry-based certifications
- Familiarity with research on policies and programs designed to support students’ preparedness for, transition into, and success in college and career pathways