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Michigan State University Research Associate-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
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Research Associate-Fixed Term
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Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Education
Department:Educational Administration 10014014
Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Education/Training, Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Position Summary
Project PEACES – Postsecondary Education: Autistic Collegians’ Experiences of Success – is the largest-ever national study of autistic undergraduate college students. The longitudinal, mixed-method study examines how students define college success and what factors contribute to achieving that success. We are seeking a postdoctoral scholar who will, under the supervision of the PI/Co-PI and with the support of a diverse project team: 1) coordinate the day-to-day operations of the project, 2) participate in data collection and analyses, with an emphasis on qualitative work, and 3) contribute to dissemination activities including presentations and publications.
Responsibilities:
+ + Project Management and Development
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional team of scholars, practitioners, graduate students, and self-advocates
Identify and contribute to future grant applications
Coordinate research team meetings and task management system
Help mentor graduate students and/or other emerging scholars working with project data
Lead development of process to make project data publicly accessible for other researchers
Data Collection and Analyses
Contribute to survey instrument development, interview protocols, and other data collection tools
Recruit participants across a variety of platforms (college support programs, social media, autism-related organizations)
Coordinate qualitative data collection for interviews and photo-elicitation activity (e.g. participant identification, communication, scheduling)
Conduct one-on-one Zoom interviews with autistic college students
Clean, organize, and manage confidential datasets
Qualitative Analyses (primarily): coding and interpreting interview transcripts, photo-elicitation responses, and open-ended responses to survey questions
Quantitative and Mixed/Integrated Analyses (secondarily, as needed): summarize survey responses, assess overarching project conclusions
Dissemination
Author manuscripts for publication at top-tier journals
Write short briefs and reports to share findings with various stakeholder groups
Develop and deliver academic conference presentations (position includes an annual travel allowance)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
PhD in field relevant to project’s topical foci (preferably completed by end of Spring, 2024 semester; no later than summer of 2024)
Evidence of successful collaboration as part of a research team
Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis
Self-motivated and driven
Well-organized and detail-oriented
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication
Desired Qualifications
Degree in higher education, educational leadership, educational psychology, disability studies, or related fields
Formal coursework and/or research experience related to disability/autism and higher education
Technological competence with tools used for data collection (e.g., Qualtrics), analyses (e.g., Dedoose), and project management (e.g., Asana)
A record of scholarly publications
Experience mentoring junior scholars
Engagement with mixed-methods research
Required Application Materials
Curriculum vitae
One- to two-page cover letter that summarizes the applicant’s: interest in autism/higher education research; qualifications for the position; experiences with mixed-methods, qualitative research, and/or project management; potential contributions to this project.
One writing sample: preferable a manuscript previously published or under review, with brief note indicating the role you played in the study/manuscript; if such a manuscript is not available, please submit a high-quality course research paper
Three professional or academic references (names, titles, phone numbers, email addresses, and the applicant’s relationship to them)
Special Instructions
For questions about the PEACES project or this position, please send an email to PI Brad Cox (bradcox@msu.edu) and Co-PI Brett Nachman (bnachman@uark.edu).
Review of Applications Begins On
01/31/2024
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
https://education.msu.edu/
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Advertised: Jan 19, 2024 Eastern Standard Time