Graduate Research Assistant, Mathematics Education (NSF)

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

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.