Faculty Research Assistant: Methods to Optimize Contextualized Science Instruction

Department: OSU Cascades

Special Instructions to Applicants: When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• 1) A resume/CV; and
  2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
• 3) A Statement of Research
• 4) Transcripts

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:
Johana Hernandez Johana.

Hernandez

OSU Cascades invites applications for four part-time (0.50 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant:
Methods to Optimize Contextualized Science Instruction (MOCSI) positions.

Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.

This position is located in Bend, Oregon.

• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data
• Prepare and present publications and conference reports
• Participate in recruiting and communicating with project participants
• Collaborate with team members and partners on MOSCI research

• Earned research-based masters in a social science field
• Two years experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting on qualitative and quantitative data
• Established peer-reviewed publication record

• Experience in science education research
• Earned doctorate degree(s) in a social science field
• Earned degree in science education
• K-12 classroom experience

Work schedule will be variable throughout the project and up to 20 hours per week. Researchers will set a schedule with the PI each month. Some work may be remote.

$24.00-$31.25

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