RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 3 (50% FTE)

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Job description

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Undergraduate Academic Affairs (UAA) shapes, advances and stewards a world-class undergraduate academic experience for students at the University of Washington. Staff, faculty and students in UAA deepen and enrich the learning experience for all undergraduates, recognizing and supporting the unique learning path of each individual student and the commitment of each academic program to excellence in learning and teaching.

Within UAA, the Community College Research Initiatives (CCRI) team conducts research and development to generate actionable knowledge to advance equity in the field of higher education. Our work focuses on studying the experiences of marginalized student groups that use community colleges as their entry point to higher education, and the role that institutions play in equitable student educational and employment outcomes. Our goal is to leverage this research to effect change in postsecondary education at all levels.

CCRI has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist to join their team! This is a 50% FTE position funded by a grant from the Ascendium Education Group and is expected to run through 8/31/2024.

The Research Scientist will support the STEM Transfer Partnerships grant from the Ascendium Education Group focused on increasing low-income STEM students' transfer and completion of baccalaureate degrees via transfer partnerships. This grant will create a community of practice with 10 pairs of 2- and 4-year programs working together to remove barriers and to support low-income transfer student success. This individual will be a critical member of the CCRI team located at UW. As such, the position involves, conducting educational research including collecting, coding, and analyzing qualitative data; and writing, editing, and reporting research findings, and designing and facilitating convenings to support transfer partnership community of practice. The person will also support the PI in submitting and executing the administration of grants at UW.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the facilitation of transfer partnership convening, also the organization and execution of qualitative data collection during convening and coaching sessions. (25%)

• Lead the qualitative data coding and analysis, data management, as well as writing up data summaries. (20%)

• Co-author briefs and reports that summarize major findings and author papers and dissemination activities, including presentations. (20%)

• Assist in the recruitment of institutional pairs to apply to the transfer partnership community of practice, including creating an informational webinar. Also, assist in the creation of a rubric to select the participating institutions from the application pool. (10%)

• Participate in monthly coaching sessions with transfer partnership teams. (10%)

• Participate in team meetings and contribute to other CCRI grant-funded work. (10%)

• Assist in grants administration, including annual reports, and future grant applications. (5%)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in education, social sciences, or related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of research experience in the higher education field.

• Excellent written and oral communication and facilitation skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• A doctoral degree focused on higher education.

• Knowledge and experience with community college transfer, transfer partnerships, STEM education, equity and diversity in higher education.

Application Process:

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at or .

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.2 requires employees of higher education and healthcare institutions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.