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　　Research Associate-Fixed Term

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　　Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff

　　Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Education

　　Department:Educational Administration 10014014

　　Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff

　　Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience

　　Location: East Lansing

　　Categories: Education/Training, Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

　　Position Summary

　　Project PEACES – Postsecondary Education: Autistic Collegians’ Experiences of Success – is the largest-ever national study of autistic undergraduate college students. The longitudinal, mixed-method study examines how students define college success and what factors contribute to achieving that success. We are seeking a postdoctoral scholar who will, under the supervision of the PI/Co-PI and with the support of a diverse project team: 1) coordinate the day-to-day operations of the project, 2) participate in data collection and analyses, with an emphasis on qualitative work, and 3) contribute to dissemination activities including presentations and publications.

　　Responsibilities:

　　+ + Project Management and Development

　　Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional team of scholars, practitioners, graduate students, and self-advocates

　　Identify and contribute to future grant applications

　　Coordinate research team meetings and task management system

　　Help mentor graduate students and/or other emerging scholars working with project data

　　Lead development of process to make project data publicly accessible for other researchers

　　Data Collection and Analyses

　　Contribute to survey instrument development, interview protocols, and other data collection tools

　　Recruit participants across a variety of platforms (college support programs, social media, autism-related organizations)

　　Coordinate qualitative data collection for interviews and photo-elicitation activity (e.g. participant identification, communication, scheduling)

　　Conduct one-on-one Zoom interviews with autistic college students

　　Clean, organize, and manage confidential datasets

　　Qualitative Analyses (primarily): coding and interpreting interview transcripts, photo-elicitation responses, and open-ended responses to survey questions

　　Quantitative and Mixed/Integrated Analyses (secondarily, as needed): summarize survey responses, assess overarching project conclusions

　　Dissemination

　　Author manuscripts for publication at top-tier journals

　　Write short briefs and reports to share findings with various stakeholder groups

　　Develop and deliver academic conference presentations (position includes an annual travel allowance)

　　Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Required Degree

　　Doctorate

　　Minimum Requirements

　　PhD in field relevant to project’s topical foci (preferably completed by end of Spring, 2024 semester; no later than summer of 2024)

　　Evidence of successful collaboration as part of a research team

　　Experience with qualitative data collection and analysis

　　Self-motivated and driven

　　Well-organized and detail-oriented

　　Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication

　　Desired Qualifications

　　Degree in higher education, educational leadership, educational psychology, disability studies, or related fields

　　Formal coursework and/or research experience related to disability/autism and higher education

　　Technological competence with tools used for data collection (e.g., Qualtrics), analyses (e.g., Dedoose), and project management (e.g., Asana)

　　A record of scholarly publications

　　Experience mentoring junior scholars

　　Engagement with mixed-methods research

　　Required Application Materials

　　Curriculum vitae

　　One- to two-page cover letter that summarizes the applicant’s: interest in autism/higher education research; qualifications for the position; experiences with mixed-methods, qualitative research, and/or project management; potential contributions to this project.

　　One writing sample: preferable a manuscript previously published or under review, with brief note indicating the role you played in the study/manuscript; if such a manuscript is not available, please submit a high-quality course research paper

　　Three professional or academic references (names, titles, phone numbers, email addresses, and the applicant’s relationship to them)

　　Special Instructions

　　For questions about the PEACES project or this position, please send an email to PI Brad Cox ([email protected]) and Co-PI Brett Nachman ([email protected]).

　　Review of Applications Begins On

　　01/31/2024

　　Remote Work Statement

　　MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

　　Website

　　https://education.msu.edu/

　　MSU Statement

　　Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

　　Advertised: Jan 19, 2024 Eastern Standard Time