Temporary Research Technician- Office of Research

Introduction

This pool is created to provide Research Technicians for the College of Engineering (CoEng), College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP), Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER), Community Technical College (CTC), Business Enterprise Institute (BEI), and the School of Education (SoEd). These units conduct applied and fundamental scientific research, which may include collecting, synthesizing, archiving, and distributing data. Some field work may be included in addition to administrative or technical duties.

Research technicians will work on sponsored projects. Duties include data collection, data entry, manipulation of data to produce charts and graphs, interpretation of data for reporting, and possibly field work. Technicians may also coordinate or lead the activities of others and work in remote locations, sometimes in extreme conditions.

• Research Technician 1:
  High school graduation and 6 months' experience in a field relevant to research or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Research Technician 2: 1 year's relevant college coursework and 1 year's experience in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Research Technician 3: 2 years' relevant college coursework and 2 years' relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Research Technician 4:
  Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4 years' experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge of data collection procedures, data entry procedures, computerized spreadsheets and databases, ability to manipulate data to produce charts and graphs, ability to interpret data results for reporting, remote work capability, and ability to coordinate/lead others are essential.

This is a part‑time, non‑exempt temporary position. New hires will be placed on the Temporary Salary Table and the grade is determined based on education and experience. The position is pooled; applications are reviewed as needed and submission does not guarantee review or an offer.

To be eligible, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible.

The University of Alaska is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If assistance is needed, contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907‑450‑8200.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

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All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kris Keays‑Gant (kmkeaysgant) or Cindy Detablan (clgreen).