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University of Colorado Boulder

Professional Research Assistant Level 2

Boulder

FULL TIME

December 3, 2024

Requisition Number:

60734

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

06-Dec-2024

Date Posted:

03-Dec-2024

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated, hard-working individual to help support the research activities and website development for the EMPOWER project. The EMPOWER project partners with teachers to adapt curriculum materials to promote students' epistemic agency. The Professional Research Assistant will assist with collecting and organizing research data and also with the development of the EMPOWER website. The EMPOWER website will provide a series of cases for teacher learning about how to make these adaptations. You will collate and organize data and design the website in a manner that supports teacher learning, based on the most recent findings from educational design scholarship.
This position will involve hybrid modes of work: meetings with the research team will take place online and in-person. We take the risks posed by COVID-19 seriously, and have numerous safeguards in place to protect all team members involved in data collection.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The mission of the Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS) at CU Boulder is to understand and enhance human cognition, learning, and development through the creation of interdisciplinary partnerships. ICS fosters rich scientific interchange across researchers from a broad range of fields including Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Education.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Meeting with lead PI to discuss weekly priorities and tasks.
Coordinating data collection and organization with other researchers and classroom teachers.
Carrying out data quality checks for all case-related materials.
Leading the development of the project website.
integrating feedback on all aspects of the website, based on responses from the EMPOWER team.
Maintain and update the project website.
Coordinate the collection and organization of consent forms from parents and students.
Present the website and solicit feedback at quarterly team meetings.
Research and integrate best practices from educational design thinking into the website design.

What We Can Offer

$6,240.00.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Bachelors degree in psychology, education, neuroscience, computer science or a related discipline.
Confident in using office applications (Microsoft Office Suite, G-suite).
Motivated, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.

What You Will Need

Confidence in using website development software (e.g. Wix).
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Previous experience in web development or a related field, typically 2-5 years.

What We Would Like You to Have

Strong communication and goal setting capabilities.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Good communication skills for collaborating with team members and clients.
A portfolio showcasing previous projects or contributions to open-source initiatives.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV.
Cover Letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 12/6/24.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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