Careers @ MSU

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides technical support. Responsibilities may include computer programming or operations; research support; medical patient care; technical equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication or operation; or other technical support functions.

Unit Position Summary

The hired temporary employee will perform the following work duties:

• assist with transcribing qualitative data;
• perform quality assurance/control checks on data;
• analyze and code data from interviews and text documents; and
• write summaries of key findings.

Desired Qualifications

The hired temporary employee will have the following qualifications:

• ability to quickly learn approaches to qualitative data analysis in social science research;
• basic understanding of key philosophical distinctions integral to the epistemology, ontology, and axiology and ability to identify them in interviews and text data;
• close attention to detail;
• excellent organizational skills; and
• strong ability to communicate in writing.

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, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Applicants who wish to be fully considered should submit the following application materials:

1. a brief cover letter expressing interest in the position and explaining relevant educational, work, and research experiences/skills that make you a strong candidate for this position;
2. a curriculum vitae; and
3. the names and contact information for three professional references.

Work Hours

15-20 hours per week

Website

HTTPS://SOCIOLOGY.MSU.EDU/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.