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Extra Help Undergraduate Researcher-1

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$15/hr - $20/hr

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population. The Undergraduate Researcher will support research activities under an NSF-funded project focused on leadership dynamics at HBCUs, gaining hands-on experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods.

EducationHealth CareNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with literature reviews and background research on HBCU leadership, institutional transitions, and STEM education contexts

Participate in data collection activities (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups) under supervision

Help in organizing, cleaning, and managing research data (qualitative transcripts, quantitative survey data) and maintaining files

Contribute to data analysis efforts (e.g., coding qualitative data, assisting with descriptive statistics) and preparation of research summaries

Support preparation of research dissemination materials (e.g., presentations, reports, posters)

Attend project meetings and contribute ideas for research activities and outreach

Adhere to research ethics, data protection guidelines, and participate in required training (e.g., IRB, human subjects’ protection)

Other duties as assigned consistent with the goals of the project

Qualification

Qualitative research methodsQuantitative research methodsData analysisSPSSNVivoCommunication skillsDetail-orientedTeamwork

Required

Enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, preferably in Education, Social Sciences, STEM disciplines, or related fields

Strong interest in higher education, HBCUs, leadership studies, diversity in STEM, or organizational change

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks

Comfortable with some data handling and willingness to learn research methods and software (e.g., Word, Excel, SPSS, NVivo or similar)

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Must be available to commit up to 20 hours per week during the semester and abide by the schedule agreed upon with the supervising researcher

Preferred

Prior research experience is a plus but not required

Company

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.

Founded in 1879