Statistical Data Research Assistant – Leonard Lief Library, Lehman College

By Test Member on August 26, 2015 in Paid Gigs

Under the guidance of the principal investigators, the Statistical Data Research Assistant uses SPSS software to code and analyze test data collected in the PSC-CUNY Research Award-funded study “The Effect of Flipped Classroom Information Literacy Instruction on Student Learning.” During this project, multiple choice and short-answer pre- and post-tests were given to students in classes conducted with either flipped or lecture methodology with the goal of assessing learning in each type of class.

Required qualifications:

The research assistant:

is proficient in SPSS software to code, tabulate, analyze and validate data;
is proficient in office productivity software (MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
is able to follow oral and written instructions;
is self motivated, organized and detail-oriented;
is able meet deadlines and make progress without direct supervision;
is able to handle and protect confidential data.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience analyzing data in SPSS as part of social science research project.
Significant coursework in statistics.
Significant graduate coursework in the social sciences, especially sociology, library and information sciences, education, or instructional technology.
has completed basic training in the protection of human subjects (available at: http://www.cuny.edu/research/compliance/training-education/citi-training.html)

Responsibilities

Enter data (responses to multiple choice and short answer tests) in SPSS according to established code tables.
Assist in developing statistically valid research queries to analyze data in SPSS in collaboration with principal investigators.
Produce tables and charts, write analytical summaries of research results.

Details

Wages: $25-30/hour, commensurate with experience.
10-19 hours per week (for a total of approximately 70 hours).
On site at the Leonard Lief Library, Lehman College, Bronx, with some off-site work possible.
Work to be performed October 15 – December 15, 2015.

To apply for the position, please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Prof. Madeline Cohen ([email protected]) and Prof. Jennifer Poggiali ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin on August 31, 2015.

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