Paid Research Assistant Position - Center for Leadership, Innovation, and Change (CLIC)

We are conducting several simulations during the fall semester focused on further unearthing how knowledge sharing and shared leadership (as opposed to a formal, appoint leader) influence team performance. The majority of this work will take place in a lab and involve running and supporting team research simulations.

Responsibilities: Research assistant’s responsibilities might include (based on interests and expertise):

• Running of lab experiments 
• Analysis of interview themes / qualitative data coding 
• Quantitative data entry and data management 
• Support with survey design and development 
• Weekly team meetings 
• Support for the development of training, experimental intervention and organizational development materials 

Ideal Qualifications: An ideal fit would be a motivated undergraduate studying psychology or management student who is considering a career in organizational research or academia and is interested in gaining experience in the research process. The ideal candidate for this job will also have:

• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail. 
• High ethical standards and vested interest in understanding the research process. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general comfort with a variety of technology. 
• Ability to do detailed work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Ability to work a minimum of 6 hours per week 
• Strong quantitative skills a bonus. 

Pay rate, length of role, and exact average time commitment per week to be negotiated, estimating $10-13/hour (based on experience).

If you believe you meet the above criteria and are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please email us at the Influence in Teams Research Lab at it.researchnetwork@gmail.com with:

(1) Your resume or, at minimum, a description of research experience, other relevant background information, area of study and GPA.

(2) Your ideal number of hours/week

(3) General availability (days/general times) during the Fall 2011 semester

We will be accepting resumes through Friday, August 23th.