The UVA School of Education and Human Development is seeking Research Specialists to support and conduct research across several education specialties, including special education, curriculum and instruction, reading and literacy, early childhood education, gifted education, and instructional technology.

The Research Specialist (Wage) assists with either on or off-site activities of various research areas. Incumbents assist with videotaping observations, video clipping and uploading, collecting, analyzing and upload data using project guidelines, writing manuscripts or presentations, develop lesson plans and posting content online.

Availability to work either on grounds or remotely preferred. Ability to use and troubleshoot with technology, including laptops and tablets, is preferred, as is knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word).

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029

To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a current CV, Cover Letter and Contact information for 3 references. Search on requisition number: R0069750.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Keith Johnson, HR Specialist at fkj2t@virginia.edu.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will require an Education Verification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.
Experience: None.
Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.