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Research Specialist - Civic Education Research Lab (CERL) - Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Job Overview
The Research Specialist contributes to the grant-related research activities of the
James Madison Legacy Project Expansion (JMLPE)
funded by the U.S. Department of Education and conducted by Dr. Diana Owen of the Communication, Culture, and Technology (CCT) program at Georgetown University.
The grant supports collection of data and analysis to determine the effectiveness of Professional Development Programs (PD) on civics/social studies/American government teachers and the influence of the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution (WTP) curriculum intervention on their students.
The PD program and the WTP curriculum are designed and implemented by the Center for Civic Education (CCE), a non-profit, non-partisan education organization.
Duties include by are not limited to:
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Tracking study participants
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Collecting, collating, and analyzing interview data
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Working with teacher and student survey data
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Reporting on research findings
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Assisting with the administration of the research program
Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation
Reporting to Dr. Owen, Professor in the Communication, Culture, and Technology program and Principal Investigator for the JMLPE, the Research Specialist supports the administrative, research, and evaluation functions of the JMLPE.
They assist Dr. Owen in carrying out the research required by the grant and serve as an integral member of the research function of Georgetown University and to the goals of supporting large, grant-funded projects.
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website:
https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation
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Requirements and Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree
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Up to 2 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and work experience) (if a recent college graduate, works under close supervision)
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Demonstrated ability to perform independently and to communicate scientific results and participate in a highly collaborative environment
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A strong work ethic and self-motivation to learn and become familiar with primary scientific literature
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Knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods
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Computer literacy and strong statistical, analytical, and research skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, attention to detail, and organization skills
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$41,926.00 - $65,090.00
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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