[Hiring] Research Design and Data Analysis Student Consultant @Palo Alto University

Role Description

The Research Design and Data Analysis (RDDA) Consultant is a PAU student employee who provides consultation to PAU students, faculty, and other members of the PAU community on research design, research methodology, data analysis, and statistical methods. Through one-on-one consultation, RDDA Consultants provide guidance and recommendations to help researchers make informed methodological and analytical decisions for doctoral dissertations, faculty publications, and other scholarly research.

• Provide consultation to PAU students, faculty, and other members of the PAU community regarding research design, statistical analysis, and data analysis methodologies.
• Advise researchers on best practices for data collection, data management, and data integrity to ensure the quality and reliability of research outcomes.
• Conduct independent research to identify and recommend appropriate methodological and statistical solutions to research-related inquiries.
• Maintain current knowledge of research methods, statistical techniques, and relevant analytical tools to support consultation services.
• Meet with the RDDA Manager bi-weekly for supervision.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the RDDA Manager.

Qualifications

• Current PAU student in good academic standing.
• Successful completion of doctoral level Research Methods, Statistics, and Psychometrics courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research design, quantitative research methods, and statistical analysis.

Requirements

• Experience serving as a Teaching Assistant Research Methods, Statistics, and/or Psychometrics courses.
• Completion of additional coursework or applied experience in advanced statistical or quantitative methods (e.g., structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, or longitudinal data analysis).
• Experience using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R) to conduct data analyses.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain statistical and methodological concepts to individuals with varying levels of research experience.

Application Procedures

PAU is committed to providing an educational environment that supports a diverse, equitable and inclusive population. Please include your curriculum vitae with references in the application.

EEOC Policy

The University is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to non-discrimination in its hiring and other employment practices and in the application of its personnel policies. In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists, employment decisions will be made irrespective of the staff member's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except for minors), sex, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, sexual orientation, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic condition), disability and/or any other status protected by law. When necessary, the University will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities, if the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform all essential functions of the position and if it will be done without undue hardship to the University.