Job Title: Graduate Research Associate
Position Description and Primary Duties
The QualLab, a qualitative research methodology center in the College of Education and Human Ecology, seeks a Graduate Research Associate with qualitative research team and/or coursework experience. The position is a 25% FTE (10 hours per week) position working in a team environment in 399-341 Ramseyer Hall. Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating in an engaging in-person team environment,
- Conducting consultations on qualitative research designs,
- Consultations may be virtual, but the GRA hours will be conducted in the office.
- Coordinating and tracking consultations with people within EHE,
- Coordinating and tracking external contracts with people outside of EHE,
- Supporting the director on major events (i.e., QualLab lunches, Unapologetic Educational Research Series, Advanced Methods Institute),
- Writing of resource guides and expanding website resources,
- Supporting the QualLab Graduate Student Board (pending time), and
- Other duties as assigned.
The Targeted Hiring Range for this position is minimum $1,182.23 per month (August and May paychecks are prorated due to working partial months).
Appointment Dates: May 9, 2023 – May 7, 2024, with potential for rehire
Position Qualifications
- Required Qualifications
- Strong writing and research skills;
- Knowledgeable and experienced in qualitative methodologies, data collection, and analysis;
- Interest in taking the qualitative coursework in the College of Education and Human Ecology.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and think analytically;
- Attention to detail;
- Strong time management, problem-solving, and written and communication skills;
- PhD student in the College of Education and Human Ecology;
Application Submission
- Interested applicants should send a Resume/CV and short cover letter to Dr. Penny A. Pasque, Professor, Educational Studies; Director, Qualitative Methods; Director, QualLab
- At QualLab@osu.edu – Dahianna Ontaneda, office manager, will be collecting materials and can
answer questions. - Submission deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until February 15, 2023, 5:00pm.
GA Benefits Information
In addition to the above-stated compensation, the successful candidate will also receive the following benefits:
- Tuition coverage of instructional, general, non-resident, and technology fees during eligible semesters;
- Position renewal eligibility. Renewal of funding beyond the initial semester will be based on a combination of performance, availability of funds, need for services, student eligibility, and progress toward degree;
- Subsidized student health insurance for 50% appt. & eligibility to participate in state retirement plan;
- More information and details about the benefits available to Graduate Associates are available on the EHE GA website.