About this role
Job Title: Research Assistant: National Study on Disability and the Church, Undergraduate Student Bi-Weekly
Job Classification: Lab and Research Support, Student
Department: School of Education Dean and Administration
Hiring Manager: Erik Carter
Contact: [email protected]
Work Schedule: 10-15 hours per week – flexible
Desired Length of Employment: Spring semester, with possible summer opportunities
Pay Rate: $15.00
Key Components:
- In a student employee capacity, may perform or assist with research or laboratory functions associated with various disciplines.
Job Description:
This research study is a partnership with Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church to inform their new Lilly-funded project, Growing in Grace: Accessible Worship for All God’s Children. The purpose of the study is to examine the experiences and views of pastors and congregations related to the participation of children with disabilities in worship services and other church activities. We are looking for a research assistant to assist with two aspects of this project: (a) surveying congregation members in dozens of Methodist churches from across the country and (b) scheduling and supporting focus group interviews with pastor. We are looking for someone who is strong on initiative, can communicate effectively, and has meticulous attention to detail. Publication opportunities may be available.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Congregational Surveys
- Communicating with interested churches to arrange survey completion
- Setting up and replicating surveys in Qualtrics for each church
- Creating recruitment materials for use by individual churches
- Tracking survey completion and following up with churches
- Preparing summary reports for churches
- Focus Group Interviews
- Helping schedule and recruit for focus group interviews
- Taking notes during focus groups
- De-identifying and checking interview transcriptions
- Contributing to data analysis
- May perform laboratory research
- May participate in research activities
- Adhere to and ensure safety procedures and precautions are followed
- May research equipment maintenance and assist with maintaining lab equipment
- May assist with documentation associated with research projects
- May assist with or participate in carrying out experiments
- May assist with managing laboratory inventory or supplies
- May assist in preparing research reports
- May assist with analyzing data, testing, and interpreting results
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: Hybrid – remote and Marrs McLean Science Building
Work Address: 1214 S 3rd St, Waco, United States
Other facts
About Baylor University
Baylor University, a private Christian university, is committed to equipping students to make a difference wherever they are called to lead. Our graduate school offers more than 100 master's and doctoral programs. students will find support from a community of graduate students and world-class faculty in purposeful work and research.
What you'll do
- The research assistant will assist with surveying congregation members and scheduling focus group interviews related to the participation of children with disabilities in church activities. Additional responsibilities include data analysis and preparing summary reports.
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