RF - Research Assistant (Undergraduate) - NSF Grant

RF - Research Assistant (Undergraduate) - NSF GrantAbout the Research Foundation for Farmingdale State College:The Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) is the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. It exists to serve the State University of New York (SUNY) by providing essential administrative services that enable SUNY faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research across a wide range of disciplines including medicine, engineering, physical sciences, energy, computer science, and social sciences. The RF is a private non-profit education corporation that is tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section501(c) (3).The Research Foundation supports the advancement of education, research, and discovery at the State University of New York (SUNY) Established in 1951, the RF carries out its responsibilities pursuant to a formal contract with SUNY that has been in force since 1977.Separate from SUNY, the RF is able to form partnerships that enhance SUNY's education, research, and public service mission, and spur economic development across New York State. The primary service offered by the RF is sponsored programs administration. The infrastructure in place for sponsored programs allows for RF to also administer agency funds and assist campuses with establishing affiliated corporations.Job Description:The Research Assistant will provide support for an externally funded research project by assisting with study design, data collection, and project coordination. The position requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in both classroom and research settings.Primary responsibilities include assisting in the development and testing of research exercises, providing in-class support during student research activities, and coordinating the scheduling of participant interviews. The Research Assistant will also document focus group sessions through detailed note-taking and assist with qualitative data processing, including the extraction and organization of text from recorded interview audio files.The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.Minimum QualificationsStrong organizational and time-management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAttention to detail and accuracy in data handlingAbility to handle confidential information appropriatelyProficiency in the Java programming languageAdditional Preferred QualificationsStrong organizational and time-management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAttention to detail and accuracy in data handlingAbility to handle confidential information appropriatelyProficiency in the Java programming languageAdditional InformationThis is a part-time Research Foundation position.Closing date for receipt of applications: Open Until FilledAs an Equal Opportunity / Aff... (full EEO statement)The Research Foundation for the State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.J-18808-Ljbffr