Dr. Roberts, Dr. Curtis and Mr. Buzinski are seeking motivated and dedicated psychology students to work with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Research Group as a research assistant (RA). Current projects include a survey of PSYC majors and studies related to learning and engagement, influences on academic integrity and the benefits of service learning activities.
DUTIES
RA's can expect to commit 6-9 regularly-scheduled hours per week with duties that include bi-weekly lab group meetings, project administration, IRB applications and data collection, processing and analysis. RAs will begin the week of Monday September 5th, 2011.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should be psychology majors with a strong record of coursework in psychology. Previous RA experience is a plus but is not required, and special consideration will be given to students who are interested in the potential for a yearlong commitment. RA's involved in long-term projects may have the opportunity to develop independent research projects in future semesters and participate in publications and presentations as a co-author or credited contributor.
TERMS
This is not a paid position. Students who meet the qualifications may enroll in PSYC 479 and received two or three credits, with six or nine hours of weekly commitment respectively.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Students interested in the position should submit the following in a single PDF document:
> A one-page professional cover letter with your:
- Name and Student ID number
- Email address & phone number
- A brief summary of your academic interests and accomplishments
- A brief statement of your interest in this particular research position
- The regular weekly hours that you would be available
> An unofficial copy of your transcript
Email the PDF to sroberts2@psyc.umd.edu no later than Friday May 20th at 12:00pm.
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