Research Scientist, Research Associate, or Post-doctoral Research Analyst
The Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research (CPR) seeks to
appoint an Assistant/Associate Research Scientist, Research Associate, or
Post-doctoral Research Analyst to join our team of creative, productive
higher education researchers and assessment professionals. (Research
scientist appointments require a doctorate, with rank based on experience.)
CPR hosts the National Survey of Student Engagement and five other national
survey projects – Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement, Faculty
Survey of Student Engagement, Law School Survey of Student Engagement,
College Student Experiences Questionnaire, and the Strategic National Arts
Alumni Project – as well as other research and service projects focused on
student success. CPR personnel conduct sponsored research and work with
institutional researchers, assessment professionals, academic leaders, and
college and university presidents to aid institutional improvement efforts.
Duties:
Principal responsibilities include research and data analysis, data
management, designing and executing specialized analyses for institutional
users, responding to other user requests, preparing analytical reports and
research papers, contributing to efforts to assess the psychometric
properties of surveys and other data collection tools, reporting research
results at user workshops and professional conferences, and other duties
related to research and data management.
Qualifications:
A doctoral degree in higher education, educational research, the social or
behavioral sciences, or a related field is strongly preferred. A minimum of
1-3 years experience in institutional research or applied research in higher
education or a related area is highly desirable. Preferred skills and
abilities include some combination of the following: knowledge of
quantitative research design and data analysis including multivariate
statistics, survey methodology, and psychometric theory; proficiency in
statistical, spreadsheet, database, and word processing software packages
including SPSS, HLM, and Excel; knowledge of qualitative research design and
processes. Applicants must have strong analytical, writing, and
interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative
research environment.
Salary / Benefits:
Salary and benefits are competitive. The preferred start for the appointment
is May, 2011.
To apply:
Submit a letter of application, résumé, and contact information for at least
three references to Dr. Robert M. Gonyea, Associate Director, Center for
Postsecondary Research. Electronic applications are encouraged; submit
materials to cprjobs@indiana.edu. Street address: 1900 East 10th Street
Suite 419, Bloomington, IN 47406-7512. Phone: 812-856-5824. Fax:
812-856-5150. Review of applications will begin on February 16, 2011 and
will continue until the position is filled. For more information about NSSE
and CPR visit our respective Web sites: nsse.iub.edu and cpr.iub.edu.
Indiana University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through
cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and
nominations of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
