Research Associate - AMES Research - HSS

Job Title:Research Associate - AMES Research - HSS
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 264467
About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning?

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Performs activities leading to the establishment of an externally funded research program (e.g., experimental design and implementation, data collection, reduction, and interpretation, manuscript and grant development, and administrative tasks related to the research). Serves as Principal Investigator (PI)/CO-PI for projects and grants, as well as other interdepartmental projects.

**This position is considered limited-term staff since it utilizes contingent funding. Continued employment is contingent upon availability of grant funding for this position.**

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs research activities leading to externally funded research program
2. Mentors undergraduate students performing research and supervises research lab
3. Leads and conducts research initiatives
4. Conducts experimental design and implementation, data collection, reduction, interpretation, manuscript and grant development
5. Uses standard evaluation tools and methods and assists in creation of new data collection instruments when necessary
6. Responsible for grant writing, proposal development
7. Manages research space, including equipment if needed
8. Performs all duties described in grants and external projects, including but not limited to preparing progress and final reports, conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, attending grant related meetings, and preparing publications
9. Supervises and mentors other members of grant team when required by grant
10. Disseminates knowledge through reports, articles, white papers, other publications and presentations at local, state and national level
11. Prepares lectures and presentations

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience with grant writing and securing grants
Experience conducting research, including analytical skills
Proficient computer skills, use of statistical packages and proficiency in navigating and maintaining databases
Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, Atlas.ti, NVivo, etc.)
Experience with data collection processes

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to lead and conduct research
Able to supervise others' work by virtue of being a program manager, project director/principal investigator, co-project director/principal investigator, or task leader on sponsored research
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Publication of research results is highly desirable
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, statistical analysis software (SPSS))
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community. For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu, or by making a report here.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf