Apply for Job Job ID362167 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyResearch-Support Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9742S2 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Position Overview This (12.5% FTE) position Research Project Specialist 2 is designed to manage and conduct a research project. Primary duties will involve working with the project's co-principal investigators and coordinating with research team members and school collaborators to identify children with varying profiles of reading strengths and weaknesses for additional data collection (e.g., reading tasks, neuroimaging). After initial planning, primary duties will include stake holder relationship building and participant recruitment, input into the development of assessment materials, contribution to data analysis and writing of technical reports, and possible writing of peer-reviewed articles and conference presentations. This individual will also attend regular meetings for the project team for planning and management, as well as set priorities for the team to ensure task completion. The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures. Job Responsibilities Research (50%) Assist in design and planning of research activities, including reviewing literature, instrument design and participant recruitment. Write technical reports and contribute to peer-reviewed journal articles and conference presentations. Project Management (50%) Participate in developing reading tasks and procedures. Work with school partners and families to coordinate identification of students and scheduling of data collection activities. Assist the investigators with data analysis and interpretation of findings. Contribute to progress reports. Participate in project team meetings and events, as requested. Complete other tasks as assigned. Qualifications *All required qualifications must be documented on application materials. Required Qualifications BA/BS in education, educational psychology, special education, psychology, or other related disciplines and eight years of experience or Master's degree in education, educational psychology, special education, psychology, or other related disciplines and six years of experience. Experience in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with both university and non-university partners (e.g., schools and teachers). Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Experience with managing complex data sets and data analysis software and procedures. Strong organizational and communication skills. Strong professional writing skills, including research reports, peer-reviewed research articles, or other print and electronic publications. Experience in assessment/instructional design. Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in educational psychology, education, psychology, special education, or related discipline. Experience in implementing complex data management procedures, including MS Excel functions. Experience in contributing to a multi-disciplinary research team. About the Department Department Overview The Department of Educational Psychology provides training in the cognitive, emotional, and social learning processes that underlie education and human development across the lifespan, including: the psychological foundations of education, quantitative methods in education, the practice and science of counselling psychology, school psychology, and sp cial education. https://cehd.umn.edu/edpsych College Overview The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college and the University, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. 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