Research Assistant-NSF PROSPECT (PT), Education Leadership, Policies, and Foundations, UMKC School of Education, Social Work & Psychological Sciences

The department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Foundations (ELPF) - School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences (ESWPS), University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).

For more information about the School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences, visit: https://seswps.umkc.edu/#.

The ELPF Research Assistant engages in research on sponsored or other research projects under the supervision of faculty in the area of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Foundations.

Duties Include:

• NSF PROSPECT grant research support
• Data collection and analysis
• Organizing and drafting materials for research papers and/or presentation
• Conference paper and manuscript generation
• Research team meeting attendance
• Independent research under the guidance of a faculty member
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a .5 FTE (50%), part-time, non-benefit, academic position. Expected to average twenty (20) hours per week. This position is fully grant funded. This position will conclude on and not extend beyond August 29, 2025.

A Bachelor's degree is required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• a history of demonstrate research support with grant funded sources;
• a history of demonstrated research support in the areas of educational leadership, policies, and foundations;
• a history of demonstrated scholarly contributions within STEM education;
• demonstrated history collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.

Anticipated salary is $2,833.33 monthly, not to exceed a total of $8,500.

To be considered, you must complete the application at www.umkc.edu/jobs including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of references).

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For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu include the name of the position.

Posted until filled.