Student Researcher - Part Time

Assist faculty member with descriptive, exploratory, or experimental research as well as publication actives, data collection, data management and/or data analysis

• Participate in research projects at Ivy Tech, IUN, or both
• Participate in weekly (Virtual via Zoom and on-campus) meetings, ethics training, and readings: discuss scientific literature and basic laboratory tasks
• Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases

• Facilitate gathering of materials and data for various projects, reports, manuscripts, and presentations
• Obtain informed consent from research subjects
• Perform qualitative analysis and/or quantitative analyses of data using computer software as applicable
• Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases including correcting any errors
• Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results
• Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation
• Develop and implement research quality control procedures
• Research topical areas as requested including the completion of comprehensive literature and web searches

The above list of duties is not an exhaustive list.  Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

A current Ivy Tech STEM student majoring in either biology, chemistry, psychology, or School of Information Technology programs who has completed some courses in their major and is familiar with Ivy Tech Lake County Campus

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures

• Specific knowledge may be required depending upon the project for which you will be conducting research

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.