PT Temp GSE - University of Pennsylvania

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Posted Job Title

PT Temp GSE





Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt





Job Description Summary

The part time temporary research assistant will participate in projects involving the study of learner self-regulation and affect

in the use of interactive learning environments. The temporary research assistant will conduct qualitative coding of

learner data, assist in scientific literature review, and participate in the preparation and formatting of documents for

scientific publication. Required skills include qualitative coding, scientific literature review in education, psychology,

or related areas, and familiarity with the types of submission guidelines used in journals and conferences in education

and psychology, such as the APA guidelines. The ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or related

tools is also a requirement.





Job Description


The part time temporary research assistant will participate in projects involving the study of learner self-regulation and affect


in the use of interactive learning environments. The temporary research assistant will conduct qualitative coding of


learner data, assist in scientific literature review, and participate in the preparation and formatting of documents for


scientific publication. Required skills include qualitative coding, scientific literature review in education, psychology,


or related areas, and familiarity with the types of submission guidelines used in journals and conferences in education


and psychology, such as the APA guidelines. The ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or related


tools is also a requirement.






Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania





Department / School

Graduate School of Education





Pay Range

$7.25 - $155.75







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Special Requirements Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.



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