Duties:

Temporary Research Technician

The Center for Human Development is seeking application for Research Technicians. Research technicians work on the Center for Human Development research and evaluation team to complete research project objectives.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of technical area of expertise.
• Computer and software application skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.

Experience:

One year technical experience.

Preferred:

• Experience with confidential data management, data entry and interviewing helpful.
• At least 6 months relative experience and/or academic training in research and/or disabilities.

Education/Training:
Associate's degree in relevant field and one year experience in a field relevant to the research or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Salary:  $16.15 per hour

Assignment Information:
Temporary, Grade 75, Non-Exempt (hourly), Part-Time, 6-12 hours per week, not eligible for health care

Application Procedure:
To be consider for this position, applicants must upload the following documents to their online application:

• Cover letter highlighting qualifications that meet the specific requirements of this position
• Resume
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Required to sign a UA Telecommuting Agreement during university closure due to the pandemic upon hire.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

Affirmative Action Statement:

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

At-Will:

Pursuant to Board of Regents’ Policy 04.01.055.B, temporary, extended temporary, adjunct, student, casual labor, regular new hire probationary employees and those positions designated by the president as officers and senior administrators of the university are employed at-will.

Background Check:

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Public Disclosure Statement:

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

University of Alaska is a Drug-Free Workplace.

University of Alaska campuses are Tobacco-Free.

Training Policy:

It is the policy of the University of Alaska (UA) that all employees are required to complete training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold, and to complete the required training within a specified period to remain employed at the UA.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.