Part-Time Researcher Position Available In New York, New York

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Employer Name:

•New York University NYU Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools is seeking a Part Time Researcher to support New York University’s Department of Administration, Leadership & Technology, and to aid in research activities for a faculty research lab. This opportunity provides practical experience for individuals keen on academic research and administration. We are seeking a Part-Time Researcher to support our team in the following ways, and specifically to support the research agenda of Dr.

Sophia Rodriguez:

Position Summary ? Assist in conducting literature reviews and gathering relevant research materials. ? Organize and maintain research databases and files. ? Provide administrative support for research projects, including scheduling meetings and preparing materials. ? Assist faculty member with data analysis on projects ? Collaborate with faculty members and fellow research assistants on project-related tasks. ? Contribute to the development and refinement of research methodologies. The NYU Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools is a research and professional learning services center that supports equity-focused, evidence- based innovations in educational research and programming. We operate as a complex collective of multiple sub-units with different areas of specialization. NYU Metro Center?s work falls into five categories: 1) technical assistance to districts and schools; 2) professional learning to teachers and leaders; 3) applied research and evaluation of district and school programs; 4) scholarly research conducted by NYU Metro Center researchers and NYU faculty affiliates; and 5) youth development programs including college readiness, youth-led advocacy and organizing, and youth participatory action research. NYU Metro Center has a history of experience providing assistance and mobilizing resources to address a variety of issues related to educational inequity, segregation, disproportionality, discrimination of all kinds, and social injustice. This role is a hybrid position. There will be no supervisory responsibilities. In compliance with NYC?s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range or hourly rate for this position is [$30?35 hourly]. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Principal Responsibilities:

? Assist in conducting literature reviews and gathering relevant research materials. 10 % ? Organize and maintain research databases and files. 10% ? Provide administrative support for research projects, including scheduling meetings and preparing materials. 25% ? Assist faculty member with data analysis on projects %25 ? Collaborate with faculty members and fellow research assistants on project-related tasks. %25 ? Contribute to the development and refinement of research methodologies. 5%

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is, first and foremost, committed to our organizational mission and vision and reflects the following

Qualifications:

? Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. ? Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ? Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. ? Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Powerpoint suite and research databases. Required ? Availability to work part-time during the specified duration (June 16-December 31, 2025) ? Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical research practices ? PhD in education, educational policy studies, urban education, or sociology of education ? Minium of 3 years experience managing or leading qualitative research teams All interested individuals, including people of all races and national origins, people of all ages, people of all religions, people with or without disabilities, and/or people with any gender identity and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply. Contact Sophia Rodriguez, PhD at sophia.rodriguez@nyu.edu with any questions. Please submit resume and cover letter, for consideration. For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under

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www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability