"Research Assistant II Non-Lab"

Job Summary

Project Zero is a research unit in the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Its mission is to understand and enhance learning, thinking, and creativity in the arts, as well as humanistic and scientific disciplines, at the individual and institutional levels. The project 'Assessing Efforts to Nurture Character and Ethics in Higher Education' works with colleges and universities to assess courses, programs, and whole school missions aimed at encouraging students to think 'beyond the self.' It collects empirical evidence on whether and how the college experience can broaden one’s sense of responsibilities to the campus community, a profession, society, and the world.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• PREPARING FOR STUDIES: Responsible for recruitment of participants, scheduling interviews, focus groups, and surveys; tracking data collection activities; deidentifying and organizing data for analysis in alignment with IRB protocols. (10%)
• DATA COLLECTION: Participate in data collection, including semi-structured interviews with students and alums, survey development and dissemination, and collection and organization of de-identified student work products. (40%)
• DATA ANALYSIS: Prepare memos and contribute to reports to document, analyze, and make sense of qualitative data and insights from piloting. This involves thinking holistically about the project and what is being learned from working with faculty and administrators, students, consultants, and researchers at other colleges and universities. (20%)
• ENGAGEMENT WITH FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATORS: Participate in meetings with educators who want to co-construct a project with us and/or are using our resources, maintain a database and track insights, and prepare reports for the team. (10%)
• LITERATURE REVIEW: Help organize and make sense of what is being learned, including by preparing written reports that link insights to relevant literature. Prepare annotated bibliographies as needed. (10%)
• WRITING: Support the development of written summaries, reports, and communication that showcase examples of work with various institutions/faculty and administrators. (5%)
• TEAM PARTICIPATION: Actively participate in regular meetings to provide regular feedback and updates to PI(s) and other members of the team. (5%)

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: College background or equivalent experience, one to two years of related work experience (relevant coursework may count towards experience), and knowledge and specific experience with teaching/school settings. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, some knowledge of qualitative research methods, and good communication are requirements. This position is a term appointment for one year from the date of hire, with a strong possibility of continuation.

Additional Information

Appointment End Date: One Year From Date Of Hire. Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week. Work Format: Hybrid, based at Harvard campus with some remote options. Visa Sponsorship: Not available.