University of Memphis · 1 week ago
Research Assistant/Associate Professor
Memphis, TN, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Memphis is seeking a Research Assistant or Associate Professor to join the Center for Research in Educational Policy. This non-tenure track position focuses exclusively on research related to K-12 educational policy and aims to contribute to the overall vision and mission of the Center.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Research faculty contribute to the overall vision, mission, and direction of the Center; serve as a subject-matter expert in one or more areas related to K-12 educational research or policy; actively pursue and develop research collaborations both on and off campus; seek and secure external grant and funding opportunities; collaborate on proposal writing teams; help develop budgets for proposals; design and lead major sponsored evaluation and research projects; serve as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator in partnerships within and beyond the University; guide instrument development and data collection activities; conduct both quantitative and qualitative data analyses; supervise and mentor research staff and graduate assistants; present findings to funders and project partners; disseminate findings through conferences and peer-reviewed publications; represent CREP and the University of Memphis in collaborations with partners at all levels, both internal and external; and participate in quality control processes for all Center initiatives
Qualification
Required
Earned doctoral degree in social science or research-focused field
At least one year of relevant postdoctoral or professional experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong project management skills
Strong evaluation skills
At least five years of relevant postdoctoral or professional experience
Experience applying for and securing grant funding
Experience conducting rigorous research: Design studies, collect and analyze data (qualitative and/or quantitative), interpret results, prepare reports/manuscripts
Evidence of grant management, and execution of sponsored evaluation and research
Evidence of publications and conference presentations
Preferred
Experience applying for and securing grant funding
Experience working with, or in, K-12 educational settings
Company
University of Memphis
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