Foundation Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

JOB POSITION: Part-Time, Research Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Multigenerational Households and COVID-19 Grant, College of Letters, Arts, & Social Sciences,

Department of Geography and Anthropology

DATE Available: Immediately

Cal Poly Pomona, one of 23 University’s in the California State University system, is one of only a handful of polytechnic universities nationwide, and serves about 20,000 students annually. Cal Poly Pomona integrates technology into a traditional liberal arts education as well as into the applied sciences. This long-standing polytechnic approach, which is paired with our learn-by-doing philosophy, makes us unique among traditional universities and has earned us the reputation of developing individuals who are among the most sought-after in today's marketplace.

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation is currently searching for one Part-Time Research Assistant to work in the NSF Multigenerational Household Grant, College of Letters, Arts, & Social Sciences, Department of Geography and Anthropology under the supervision of Dr. Amy Dao, Principal Investigator.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The research assistant will assist a National Science Foundation-funded project which seeks to improve public health responses to the pandemic for multigenerational households. Specifically, the research assistant will help the PI in all aspects of the project including but not limited to: data collection, organization and management, conducting and transcribing interviews; recruitment of people into study; material preparation including translation services, and IRB protocol changes; literature reviews; sorting, filing, and organizing all research materials and data; data entry; data entry; data coding; data analysis; report preparation.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have a high school degree with research experience.

PREFERRED:
The ideal candidate is well versed in qualitative research methods and understands how to apply research to inform action-oriented recommendations. Students enrolled in an anthropology, sociology, or health-related degree will be considered. Qualitative training/experience is preferred (evidence can be from taking a methods course or experience working on a project). Must possess excellent communication, self-starter, leadership skills and have the ability work independently. Must also positively interact with other students, faculty and staff. Must be willing to complete training in human subject ethics (CITI).

Core Characteristics:

• Empathetic: You want to make a difference in people’s lives.
• Problem solver: You tackle problems head on.
• Excellent listener: You listen to gain a deeper understanding.
• Collaborator: You excel at contributing within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Socially engaged: You believe your research skills can make the world a better place.
• Curious: You ask why and tinker with experiments that help find the answer.
• Humble: Even with everything you know, you accept that there is still a lot to learn.

Ability to speak and write in Spanish or Tagalog, or Vietnamese is ideal

WE OFFER:

• This is a 10-20 hour per week, non-benefited, non-exempt position
• $15.00 an hour

APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered for this position you must apply at our website https://foundation.cpp.edu/es/employment.aspx click on Current Job Openings. Submit a resume/CV, cover letter describing qualifications and fit with the position description.

10 position opened until filled.

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc.

3801 W. Temple Ave., Building #55

Pomona, CA. 91768
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