Research Assistant - UIC Office for Research on Student Success

Who & What: The Office for Research on Student Success is looking for a 50% Research Assistant (tuition waiver eligible) for the fall 2018 semester, renewable for the spring and summer semesters if external funding is secured. Reporting directly to Dr. Sue Farruggia, the RA will work on undergraduate education research projects with the aim of increasing undergraduate student retention and graduation.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have quantitative research and IRB experience, as well as excellent writing skills, good organizational skills, office skills, and content knowledge in higher education, developmental/community/educational psychology, and/or student success. Strong data analytic skills is essential. Expertise with SPSS, Excel, and Word is required.

Interested candidates can submit questions or completed applications to Dr. Farruggia at spf@uic.edu
Please submit a CV/resume and a cover letter specifying your suitability for the position by August 6, 2018.