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Position Information
Position Title
Part-time Research Assistant, Limited Term
Position Type
Temporary
Job Number
SA92424
Full or Part Time
part-time 0-19 hours weekly
Fair Labor Standard Act Classification
Non-Exempt
Anticipated Pay Range
$20.00
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The position requires knowledge of handling ground and satellite data from different Earth’s observing stations and carry out analysis to study influence of different kinds of natural hazards associated with land, ocean, cryosphere and atmosphere. The position requires good academic background with knowledge of MATLAB and Excel. The candidate must have experience of working with various NASA tools to generate images for analysis and interpretation.
Responsibilities
Research Activities
Research Support
Collaboration
At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
Minimum Number of References
Maximum Number of References
Pre-screening Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title
Part-time Research Assistant, Limited Term
Position Type
Temporary
Job Number
SA92424
Full or Part Time
part-time 0-19 hours weekly
Fair Labor Standard Act Classification
Non-Exempt
Anticipated Pay Range
$20.00
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The position requires knowledge of handling ground and satellite data from different Earth’s observing stations and carry out analysis to study influence of different kinds of natural hazards associated with land, ocean, cryosphere and atmosphere. The position requires good academic background with knowledge of MATLAB and Excel. The candidate must have experience of working with various NASA tools to generate images for analysis and interpretation.
Responsibilities
Research Activities
- Conduct interviews with students following established interview protocols
- Assist with participant recruitment and communication.
- Organize and analyze qualitative data from interviews.
- Assist with interpretation of findings.
Research Support
- Assist with preparing and writing reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
- Identify and review relevant research.
Collaboration
- Collaborate with research team members to support ongoing research initiatives
- Experience with biology education research, specifically qualitative analyses skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Writing skills to summarize research findings and integrate into scientific manuscripts
- Communication and interpersonal skills to interact and work collaboratively with other researchers
- Willingness to acquire new skills
At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
Minimum Number of References
Maximum Number of References
Pre-screening Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- 3 References Listed on One Page
