Graduate Research Assistant - HSI - Mathematics

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Job Site; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a Graduate Research Assistant - HSI - Mathematics in Edinburg, TX. This NSF-funded project seeks a graduate student to design, administer, and monitor surveys, analyze data, and ensure IRB compliance while contributing to publications and presentations.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a graduate degree, in good academic standing, and registered full-time across the semester.

Qualifications

• Background in Mathematics Education/Mathematics & Pedagogy
• Highly organized and self-oriented
• Strong oral, reading and writing communication skills
• Strong technological skills
• Data organization analytical skills
• Experience conducting literature reviews
• Statistical analysis skills
• Ability to use Qualtrics or other electronic survey software
• Ability to set up and conduct ZOOM meetings with different audiences
• Ability to collect and organize student artifacts and other data in a digital platform

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews
• Collect and analyze data (UTRGV campus and RGV community)
• Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations
• Prepare survey questions for pre-post tests
• Manage and respond to project-related emails
• Prepare, maintain, and update website materials

Skills

Mathematics education

Data analysis

Literature reviews

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Qualtrics

Zoom

Digital data management

Statistical analysis

Education

Enrollment in a graduate degree program

In good academic standing

Full-time registration requirements (9 credits fall, 9 credits spring, or 3 credits summer)

Tools

Qualtrics

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Graduate Research Assistant - HSI - Mathematics

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
*Date of Birth
*Social Security Number
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

Title Information

Assistantship Title

Assistantship Title Graduate Assistant

Job Class Code

Job Class Code 10095

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must be admitted to a graduate degree program.
2. Must be in good academic standing
3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester – nine (9) semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine (9) semester credit hours during the spring semester, or three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements of the degree plan.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number A0928

Working Title

Working Title Graduate Research Assistant - HSI - Mathematics

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

College

College N/A

Department

Department Office of Research

Division

Division Division of Research Grad Studies New Programs

FTE

FTE .5

Scope of Job

We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate student to work as a Research Assistant in a project funded by the National Science Foundation. As part of this opportunity, the graduate student is expected to participate in the design, administration, and monitoring of surveys; analyze and evaluate data gathered during research; ensure compliance with IRB protocols and overall project objectives. The graduate research assistant’s responsibilities include: 1) Conduct literature reviews; 2) Collect and analyze data ( UTRGV campus and RGV community); 3) Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations; 4) Prepare questions for survey’s and pre-post tests; 5) Manage and respond to project-related emails; and 6) Prepare, maintain, and update website materials. In addition, the student is expected to attend the project meetings, area seminars, and other meetings as necessary; summarize the project results, prepare progress reports and other articles. The student will have the opportunity to collaborate in presentations along with writing and contributing to publications.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

• Background in Mathematics Education/Mathematics & Pedagogy
• Highly organized and self-oriented
• Strong oral, reading and writing communication skills
• Strong technological skills
• Data organization analytical skills
• Experience conducting literature reviews
• Statistical analysis skills
• Ability to use Qualtrics or other electronic survey software
• Ability to set up and conduct ZOOM meetings with different audiences
• Ability to collect and organize student artifacts and other data in a digital platform

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting educational research
• Teaching experience
• Knowledge and experience transcribing data
• Experience with the use of technology for video and audio recording

Salary 15000

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/01/2023

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date

Open Date 07/13/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

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