Graduate Research Assistant
Posting Number
G/R00800P
Working Title
Graduate Research Assistant
Department
Franklin-Geography
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Employment Type
Employee
Anticipated Start Date
02/28/2019
Posting Date
02/14/2019
Open Until Filled
Yes
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
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Classification Title
Graduate Research Assistant (EX)
Fte
0.50
Position Summary
The person needs experience in qualitative research, particularly in transcribing survey questionnaire questions that have been registered in video or audiotape in Spanish into an English document, at the same time helping with coding the responses in a spreadsheet for further analysis. This person has to be able to understand the Spanish from the rural areas of Latin America and to be sensitive to questions dealing with nature conservation and sustainability.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification In Position
Experience in qualitative research, particularly in transcribing survey questionnaire questions that have been registered in video or audiotape in Spanish into an English document.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Understanding of the Spanish language from the rural areas of Latin America
Physical Demands
Standard for an office environment.
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
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