Careers @ MSU

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

University Outreach and Engagement (https://engage.msu.edu) is seeking to fill a temporary (9 months) Professional Aid position.

Major duties/responsibilities: 

• Conduct research to analyze datasets related to architectural and built environment resulting from scholarship.
• Conduct scholarly and practitioner literature surveys to identify research impact indicators and expand the “built environment” section of a research-practice toolkit to support research impact assessment. 
• Assist in research and analysis of the existing impact evaluation infrastructure at MSU and within the University Outreach and Engagement unit.
• Assist in developing a funding proposal related to infrastructure and systems design for research impact assessment at the center level. 
• Co-author scholarly articles and publications related to the projects undertaken.
• Engage in professional development activities such as shadowing team members, attending relevant events, and receiving mentorship to enhance understanding of the research practice.

Required qualifications: 

• Master’s degree and 2 years of experience in fields relevant to responsibilities.
• Knowledge of research approaches and methodologies, including with conducting research literature review & synthesis.
• Demonstrated experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis methods, including by using technology-assisted approaches for data analysis.
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

Desired qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in relevant field
• Experience with research impact assessment frameworks.

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

Resume/CV; cover letter

Special Instructions

This is a temporary position, 20 hours per week, remote or in-person, schedule will be coordinated with supervisor.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://engage.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.