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Vanderbilt University · 9 hours ago

Research Assistant - Term

positionHuntsville, AL
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Vanderbilt University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant in their Department of Psychology and Human Development. The role involves supporting research on youth violence prevention through data collection and collaboration with local schools.

E-LearningEducationHigher Education
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Responsibilities

Assist with administering youth surveys at participating schools in Mobile, AL
Assist with filing and sorting documents, including confidential documents
Observe classrooms at participating schools
Complete rubrics for data collection in classroom observations
Meet with teachers and school administrators
Assist with data entry
Assist with set-up and logistics for school trainings

Qualification

Data collectionInterpersonal skillsChildrenExperience in schoolsTime managementCommunication skills

Required

Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is necessary
Strong work ethic, high integrity, and excellent interpersonal skills is necessary
Experience interacting with children, teachers, parents and the community is necessary

Preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education is strongly preferred
Experience working in schools preferred
A preferred candidate will have a valid driver's license and access to their own transportation

Company

Vanderbilt University

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Vanderbilt University is a private research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
dateFounded in 1873
location
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.vanderbilt.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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2022 (58)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$28.55M
Key Investors
Mark AbkowitzNational Science Foundation
2018-11-07Grant· $4.5M
2018-04-18Grant· $0.55M
2015-07-10Grant· $12.8M

Leadership Team

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Bharat Bhuva
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Bill Blot
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