Job description
Requisition Number:
42515
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Date Posted:
07-Sep-2022
Job Summary
The Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) encourages applications for a Professional Research Assistant! This project's purpose is to acquire systematic research in the human factors and usability of IT. The Research Assistant works directly with senior staff to support the overall research and administrative needs of the PSCR User Interface/User Experience (UIUX) portfolio. Responsibilities include research assistance, project coordination, and administrative tasks, spanning multiple projects and study teams. The Research Assistant must maintain a working knowledge of all assigned projects, including associated protocols and reporting requirements.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
PREP is a special partnership between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado Boulder. PREP provides research opportunities to CU undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers with a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in NIST labs to gain research experience alongside NIST scientists.
The particular group that needs a researcher is the Advanced Communications Research Group under the Public Safety Communications Research Division at NIST.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Assist in the experiment design for assessing technology interventions and future user interfaces for first responders with the PSCR virtual and augmented reality systems. Coordinate and attend meetings and events relevant to research projects. Summarize content of such events.
- Assist in documenting studies to support the human research internal review board (IRB) and paperwork reduction act (PRA) approval process.
- Assist in data collection from first responders to identify public safety use cases to support user experience research. This can include participating in and contributing to first responder user studies, interviews, surveys, and documentation review (e.g. procedures, trainings).
- Assist in documenting research designs and outcomes to support NIST publications regarding the applications of XR technologies around the public safety use case. Organize and maintain files, both written and electronic.
- Draft, read, synthesize, and organize communications with participants. Identify, screen, consent, and schedule appropriate participants. Prepare documentation of these activities for the IRB. Assist in day-to-day logistics. Provide administrative support for UIUX researchers as assigned.
- Perform data entry; manage and maintain participant data, records, and documentation; organize data and study material storage on file hosting service; and maintain inventory of supplies or equipment. Receive and disseminate information related to projects. Assist in responses to research inquiries.
What You Should Know
All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to align with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.
What We Can Offer
The salary range for this full-time position is $49,500 - $62,000 annually.
Onboarding/relocation assistance may be available, however, if within a 12-month period you exercise your right to willfully terminate your employment with the University of Colorado, you hereby agree to reimburse the department for your relocation expenses.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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What We Require
- B.S. in Psychology, Computer Science or related field.
What You Will Need
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience in the related field OR a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience can be used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Two (2) years experience in conducting research.
- Ability to track, coordinate, and organize project elements to support research activities.
- Experience working with research efforts involving humans.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources Department using an approved online vendor. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version.
During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for a reference. We will request the letter of recommendation immediately following your application.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Lisa Valencia
Posting Contact Email: recruitprep@colorado.edu
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