Researcher & Project Coordinator (Part-Time)
- Employer
- TERC
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- $53,000.00 - $60,000.00
- Date posted
- Sep 9, 2020
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration, Jobs Outside Academe, For Profit Organizations
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Part Time
TERC invites applications for a part-time position of Staff Researcher/Project Coordinator (“R&D2”). TERC is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and expanding opportunities for all. Located in Cambridge, MA, TERC is within walking distance of Davis Square and Porter Square on the MBTA red line. For more information, see: www.terc.edu.
The Researcher/Coordinator’s initial projects will include a 4-year photo elicitation research study about the experiences of Native students and professionals in STEM (with partners University of Georgia and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society); a 6-month arts-informed research study on LGBTQIA+ faculty of color in STEM; and a 3-year project involving the development and delivery of workshops and webinars to teach literature synthesis methods and synthesis proposal development skills using STEM equity and inclusion literature. The position may be in-person and/or virtual.
The Researcher/Coordinator’s responsibilities include but are
not limited to: keeping projects on schedule; organizing logistics
and content of in-person and virtual events; assisting team leaders
with the development of surveys, interview protocols, workshops,
and webinars; collecting, organizing, and cataloging large data
sets; interfacing with participants, advisors, and evaluators as
needed; and assisting with data analysis and dissemination.
Projects are primarily funded by the National Science
Foundation.
Requirements:
- preferred M.A. or M.S. or above in education or related
social science field, or in Ph.D. program;
- experience with social science research methods, especially
interviewing and literature syntheses;
- excellent organizational and time management skills;
- comfort and experience with virtual platforms for attending team
meetings, conducting interviews and co-delivering webinars;
- curiosity and willingness to learn on-the-job;
- abilities to work independently and on own initiative;
- abilities to demonstrate strong writing and analytic skills and
oral communication skills;
- excellent interpersonal skills and abilities to work with members
of diverse groups;
- flexibility to travel for data collection and dissemination (when
safe to do so);
- familiarity with qualitative coding software (e.g., NVivo) is
helpful but not required;
- knowledge of Native cultures, LGBTQIA+ issues, social justice
and/or STEM education issues is a plus.
The work will be for approximately 20 hours per week and will begin in October/November 2020. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Compensation commensurate with experience will be provided. Salary range is $53,000 - $60,000 (at 100%). Application process will remain open until job is filled.
Please submit a resume and statement of interest, and any
inquiries, to researchposition2020@terc.edu. No
phone calls please and no recruiter or agency inquiries.
TERC is an equal opportunity employer. We place a high priority on developing a staff that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
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