The National Center for Research on Gifted Education (http://ncrge.uconn.edu) is seeking a quantitative researcher for a PhD level Research Associate position. The person in this position will work with The National Center for Research on Gifted Education and will supervise, plan, design, manage, and implement research and data analysis of a highly complex nature. Research Associates should have a PhD in education, statistics, psychology, or related field. Candidates should have a high level of expertise in one or more of the following areas: quantitative research methods, multilevel modeling, and/or longitudinal analyses of student growth data.  In addition, candidates should have strong data management skills and a high degree of proficiency with one or more statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Stata, R). Candidates should also have experience preparing oral and written reports of research findings.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in education, statistics, psychology, or a related area
• Extensive experience with data management and data analysis
• High degree of proficiency with one or more statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Stata, R)
• High level of expertise in one or more of the following areas: quantitative research methods, multilevel modeling, and/or longitudinal analyses of student growth data
• Strong written and verbal communications skills

Preferred Qualifications

• High level of expertise with multilevel modeling
• Experience managing and conducting analyses using large scale databases
• Extensive experience conducting secondary data analyses
• High level of expertise with longitudinal analysis
• Experience preparing written reports of research findings
• Some training and background in qualitative research and/or program evaluation

Appointment Terms

This is a full-time, end-date, 12-month position with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2015. The position may be renewed yearly based on funding. The successful candidate's appointment will be at the Storrs campus with the possibility of national travel. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To Apply

To apply, complete an online application, attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references). For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Del Siegle at [log in to unmask]. Applications are due by September 1, 2015. Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately. For more information regarding the National Center for Research on Gifted Education, please visit the website at http://ncrge.uconn.edu/ . Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search #2016040)

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on September 1, 2015.

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