Position Details

The Student Success Grant team, led by Dr. Xiaoxia Newton, is looking for a doctoral student researcher. The student researcher will assist faculty and staff in the collection and evaluation of research data and other project tasks assigned.

• The appointment is from January to May 31, 2025.
• The schedule is 20 hours per week.
• The student researcher must be in a degree seeking program in good academic standing.

Skills & Qualifications

• Self-motivation and a high level of responsibility to complete tasks in a timely manner and make significant progress under the supervision of project team faculty/staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Developed research skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently learn and apply new methodologies, software, and research techniques with minimal assistance.
• Ability to learn new software and research techniques as needed.
• Flexibility in adjusting to new work-related requirements as they arise.
• Maintain a grade of "B" or better in required coursework.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, SPSS, R, Python3, etc.)

Responsibilities 

• Handle confidential and sensitive data with integrity.
• Analyze data and prepare data analysis reports using the appropriate software.
• Assist in conducting research including literature review, data collection and compilation, and data analysis.
• Attend project team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.