Research Assistantship - UK College of Education NSF AGEP

Job Title
Research Assistantship - UK College of Education NSF AGEP


Requisition Number
DU13064


Department Name
8G010:Educational Leadership Studies


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$25,600


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Preference will be given to doctoral students.



Required Related Experience

Students who have completed advanced qualitative research methods courses, and students with qualitative research work experience.



Required License/Registration/Certification

none



Physical Requirements

none



Shift

20 hours a week.



Job Summary

Description of Position
Dr. Sylvia Mendez in the Department of Educational Leadership Studies in the College of Education is offering a full-time Research Assistant (RA) position from February 1, 2025-December 31, 2025. The RA will support a qualitative social science research project focused on enhancing the training environment of postdoctoral scholars. Work entails preparation of literature reviews; data collection, analysis, and visualization; developing manuscripts for peer-reviewed presentations and publications; and other research tasks as assigned. Preference will be given to doctoral students, students who have completed advanced qualitative research methods courses, and students with qualitative research work experience. It is expected that the RA will work approximately 20 hours/week. The position can be completed remotely, but travel to one professional research conference is available. Dates may change.



Compensation
The total stipend for this appointment is $25,600, with payments spread over 11 months from approximately February 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. This assistantship includes full-time tuition for up to 9 credit hours per semester in the fall and spring sessions, but no tuition support is provided during the summer session. In addition to the tuition benefit, the RA will be provided with basic university student health insurance (individual only). Additional student fees charged by the university are not included. The position is available through 2025 with the potential of a six-month renewal pending available funding, match of RA skills to future project needs, and evidence of research initiative. Dates may change.

Application Process

Students are encouraged to apply ASAP. All application materials should be submitted via e-mail to Dr. Mendez (Sylvia.Mendez@uky.edu) with the subject line: “NSF AGEP RA Application.” The review of applications begins January 29, 2025, and will continue until filled. In your application, please provide the following:

· Name, contact information, and program of study/academic department affiliation, including level (i.e., PhD, EdD, EdS).

· CV

· Writing sample that you authored independently

· One-page cover letter that includes your desire for the position and any relevant experience

· Contact information for two references who can speak to your research methods expertise and writing abilities



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
02/28/2025


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