Temporary Qualitative Researcher (Part Time)

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The Department of Anthropology at the University of Louisville seeks a scholar experienced with community-engaged and mixed methods research to serve as aTemporary Qualitative Researcher.

This position will work closely with the project PI and wider interdisciplinary team to organize data collection, data analysis, and publication on community engaged research about climate resilience. This will include coordinating community outreach and data collection in Louisville, coordinating work on systematic literature reviews, supporting mixed methods data analysis, and helping prepare research for presentations and publications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Qualitative data collection planning, coordination, and implementation, in collaboration with PI and other researchers on the project.
• Expert knowledge of and experience using the following methods for social science data collection through community engaged approaches: semi-structured interviews, focus groups, surveys, and Photovoice.
• Experience with community engaged research.
• Familiarity with qualitative coding and experience using major data analysis software programs for the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Experience collaboratively writing and producing academic publications on team-based research projects.
• Experience with systematic literature review processes and software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in public health or social sciences, or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• Proficiency in qualitative data collection methods including interviews, Photovoice, surveys, and focus groups, as well as data analysis experience including with creating thematic code books.
• Experience with community engaged research.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; and strong organizational skills.
• Experience working in research at the intersections of climate change, resilience, and health.

Competencies

• Creativity, flexibility, and patience to problem-solve and multi-task when working individually and in team settings.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including writing for both academic and public audiences.
• Outgoing, dynamic, and friendly personality who enjoys community-facing work.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office a must, as well as familiarity with or willingness to learn database software, Google platforms, and university systems.
• Familiarity with university work settings. 

Working Conditions

This position requires occasional evening and weekend work in support of research. Work will be primarily remote but will include the need to attend regular in-person meetings and data collection events in Louisville and may include intermittent travel out of state for research presentations and/or meetings.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.