Research Associate-Fixed Term
Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

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Job no: 744484
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Education
Department: Counseling, Educ Psych & Spec Educ 10014204
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Education/Training, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Position Summary

Project Excellence: A Program Evaluation Partnership, located in the Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (ORDS) at Michigan State University, seeks a Research Associate to utilize education and experience in database management and research methods to conduct research and analysis regarding the impact of public rehabilitation services provided to residents with disabilities in the State of Michigan.

The Research Associate will manage and coordinate all aspects of program evaluation projects, including working as part of a collaborative team to develop project plan, Institutional Review Board (IRB) process, data collection/management, data analyses and dissemination of findings through publications and presentations. Primary duties include working in conjunction with the Principal Investigator, assuming a leadership role on quantitative, qualitative and mixed model program evaluation and research projects, including project plan development, data collection, data analysis, report writing and report dissemination. In addition, the Research Associate's responsibilities include, but not limited to, recruiting, orienting and providing ongoing training and support for doctoral level research assistants in collaboration with the Principal Investigator, serving as the lead researcher on projects as assigned per year, ensuring compliance with all IRB rules and regulations as well as Michigan Rehabilitation Services and Project Excellence data security procedures, and initiating and maintaining relationships with public and private disability advocacy groups, service providers and research organizations involved in similar efforts.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation psychology, quantitative methods or related degree.

Desired Qualifications

Ph.D. in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation psychology, quantitative methods or related degree. Qualifications other than degree: Experience in conducting research, program evaluation, or related projects; demonstrated experience working with large data sets; expert experience with computer applications (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and statistical analysis packages (e.g., SPSS, STATA, Atlas.ti); experience presenting at local, regional and national conferences on evaluation findings, evaluation and/or research methods, and related issues. In addition to having demonstrated research skills, candidates must be highly motivated, self-directed, have strong organizational and problem solving skills and be willing and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Required Application Materials

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae that includes the names and contact information for three professional references.

Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/Special Instructions

APPLICATIONS: Late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the deadline. MSU is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae that includes the names and contact information for three professional references. All applicants must apply online at careers.msu.edu. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Sukyeong Pi at supi@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

11/24/2021

Website

https://education.msu.edu/cepse/rehab/

Department Statement

Michigan State University's rehabilitation counseling graduate programs are ranked number one among rehabilitation counseling programs in the United States by the U.S. News & World Report. This unique, specialized program prepares counselors to have the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to collaborate in a professional relationship with people who have disabilities. Our program maintains a distinguished history of graduates becoming leaders in the field at the state, national and international levels.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Nov 10, 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 10, 2023 Eastern Standard Time


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