Scope of Job:
The ADVANCE Program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Research Associate to assist in research as well as data collection, analysis and reporting for the UTRGV’s National Science Foundation (NSF) funded ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Grant “Attracting and Nurturing Women Faculty at a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).” The required qualifications include a Master’s degree in a STEM field (including the social sciences); demonstrated experience in data coding and survey analysis, including multivariate analysis; demonstrated familiarity with Microsoft Excel; and an in-depth understanding of the literature related to gender and ethnic diversity in STEM.
Under general supervision and with significant latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, the Research Associate III performs complex specialized research work, conducts research on segments or phases of comprehensive research projects, and responsible for supervision of other research personnel.
Description of Duties:
• Independently conducts, monitors and analyzes research projects under some guidance from Principal Investigators.
• Uses statistical methods and relational databases to analyze data sets.
• Prepares and reviews reports of research findings.
• Conducts data-gathering interviews.
• Responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and administering research projects.
• Responsible for formulating research objectives, programs, and priorities in consultation with the Principal Investigator.
• May design and create computer programs for research applications.
• May prepare research budget estimates, maintain cost accounting records of project expenditures, and prepare monthly budget reports.
• Complies with all Federal and State regulations, and University policies.
• May have supervisory responsibilities for junior staff and students.
• Installs, operates, and maintains research equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.
Required Education:
Master’s Degree from an accredited University in an applicable discipline.
Required Experience:
• Three (3) years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree from and accredited University in an applicable discipline, or
• Five (5) years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in an applicable discipline.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in NSF reporting; familiarity with NSF ADVANCE and other NSF Broadening Participation programs; working knowledge of STATA; and an understanding of the literature pertaining to intersectionality along the lines of gender and ethnicity.
