Student Research Assistant at University of Kansas
University of Kansas · Lawrence, United States Of America · Onsite
- Office in Lawrence
Job Description
100% - Research assistance including: participant recruiting, interview conducting, coding, and writing.
Disclaimer
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Work Schedule
20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Elizabeth Cox
[email protected]
[email protected]
Required Qualifications
- During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Advertised Salary Range
$15.00 per hour
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to identify and summarize academic articles or books on related topics.
- Ability to collect and analyze interview data.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Position Overview
Dr. Elizabeth Cox and Dr. Megan Denneny are looking for a highly motivated graduate student interested in assisting with a few research projects over the next year within the areas of strategic sport communication, public relations, and health communication. The specific responsibilities of the position will be shaped by the student’s interests and background, but potential projects include:
- Assisting with an interview project focused on fan relationships (in its beginning stages), including tasks such as participant recruitment, interviews, transcription, and preliminary data analysis.
- Supporting the development of a methodology-focused paper in public relations, which may involve some coding, writing, and analysis assistance.
- Launching a joint project led by the student with faculty guidance aimed at submitting to AEJMC’s Mid-Winter Conference.
Reg/Temp
Temporary
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
Position Requirements
N/A
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
