Temporary Research Assistant - Contingent​/On-Call; No

Overview

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $10.00 (Hourly N0)

Department/Organization: 204431 - Geography

Normal

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; hours vary

The Temporary Research Support assists in research work in support of a major research project which may include duties such as gathering, tracking and entering data, preparing support material, etc.

Implements food supply chain interviews among research participants in the eastern and western Black Belt communities in which the project is working. Improves participation and response rates. Supports the development of farm business plans for some of the participating farmers.

• The Temporary Research Support assists in research work in support of a major research project which may include duties such as gathering, tracking and entering data, preparing support material, etc.
• Implements food supply chain interviews among research participants in the eastern and western Black Belt communities in which the project is working.
• Improves participation and response rates.
• Supports the development of farm business plans for some of the participating farmers.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED and some experience related to the responsibilities of the assignment(s).

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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