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

The Undergraduate Research Assistant will support ongoing research and evaluation for the Urban-Rural Dialogue project. Key responsibilities include completing and maintaining Human Research IRB certification, reviewing qualitative and survey data such as transcripts and participant responses, and analyzing selected data using an iterative coding process. The assistant may also help draft reports and contribute to future co-authored manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.

Desired Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have prior experience as a participant in an intergroup dialogue and successful completion of college-level intergroup dialogue coursework. Applicants should also have experience with qualitative methods, including participant-observation, oral history, in-depth interviews, focus groups, or related approaches. Additional valued qualifications include training or experience as a dialogue co-facilitator, experience analyzing qualitative data, and an interest in urban, suburban, and rural issues and perspectives.

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

Please submit a cover letter, CV and two references.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://www.canr.msu.edu/csus/

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.