Undergraduate Research Assistant

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant on the Richmond Campus to support the Department Chair and faculty with literature reviews, data collection, coding, and writing reports and articles for professional audiences. This student position is limited to 20 hours per week and located on campus in Richmond.

The role involves preparing presentations on policing, victimization, and violence prevention.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Background checks may be required prior to final offer.
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Responsibilities

• The undergraduate student will assist the Department Chair and Faculty with literature searches, data collection and coding, report and article writing, and presentations for professional audiences on topics related to policing, victimization, and violence prevention.

Skills

Literature searches

Data collection

Coding

Report writing

Presentations

Education

Enrolled at EKU

Job description

Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Hours Per Week: Up to 20 hours

Posted Salary Grade:$12

Contact Person: David May

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The undergraduate student will assist the Department Chair, Faculty Member with literature searches, data collection and coding, report and article writing, and presentations for professional audiences around topics related to policing, victimization, and violence prevention.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU

Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.