Scientist at Arizona State University (ASU)

Job Profile:

Scientist 2

Job Family:

Researchers and Scientists

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$75,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Serves as a contributor to a research team. Contributes to the execution of one or more moderately complex research projects to support the advancement of research.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000, DOE

Essential Duties:

• Serves as a contributor to a research team. Contributes to the execution of one or more complex research projects to support the advancement of research.

• Design and conduct applied research focused on early learning and early grade systems.

• Manage, merge, and analyze survey data.

• Collaborate with the Center’s Project Director, the Center’s internal team, and with external research partners to synthesize data from qualitative and quantitative sources.

• Support in the development of practice-based briefs focused on early learning success. 

• Communicate project status, findings, and recommendations to Center partners and interested parties, in partnership with the Center Project Director. 

• Coordinate communication and collaboration within the Center and external partners, including the advisory committee, and research and network partners. 

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with early education and early grade education systems, with expertise in applied developmental research or related fields such as learning sciences, education policy, developmental science, or learning environments.

• Experience translating research for various audiences, including education leaders, educators, or practitioners.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience conducting research, collecting data, or working in elementary school settings.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting, subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse (75%); frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work (25%).

• Use office equipment such as a telephone, a computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse), a printer, and a copier.

• Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities, which may include resolving conflicts.

• Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see, and hear to perform essential functions.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

Grant Funded

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$14253.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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