Community and Labor Center FLSP Junior Research Specialist
University of California - Merced | |
United States, California, Merced | |
5200 Lake Road (Show on map) | |
Jan 12, 2025 | |
Position overview
Position title: Community and Labor Center FLSP Junior Research Specialist Salary range:
See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable salary estimate is at a range between $51,300.00 - $54,600.00 annually. Percent time:
100% Anticipated start:
May 2024 Position duration:
1-year with the possibility of an additional reappointment of 1-year Application Window Open date: April 24, 2024 Most recent review date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Monday, Apr 7, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position description On behalf of the UC Merced Community and Labor Center, the Junior Specialist will conduct research for the USDA Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection (FLSP) Pilot Program. Under the supervision of the PI, the Junior Specialist will contribute to the creation of a survey instrument. The Junior Specialist will schedule, prepare for and conduct survey interviewer trainings with community-based organizations in California and several other states; and liaise with and respond to the needs of grassroots organizations partnering on community-engaged research. The Junior Specialist will conduct qualitative one-on-one, semi-structured interviews with farmworkers and employers, travelling across California and to several different states if needed. The Junior Specialist will assist with cleaning data, conduct data analysis, and contribute to the writing of any research results. Research on rural work, workplace health & safety, immigrant rights and the safety net, and/or equitable economic development. Under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Community and Labor Center, the associate specialist will conduct data collection, analyze data, and co-author fact sheets, briefs and/or reports. Research, Data Collection and Analysis and Writing (90%) Contribute to the creation of a survey instrument. Conduct survey interviewer trainings with community-based organizations in California and several other states. Conduct qualitative one-on-one, semi-structured interviews with farmworkers and employers, in California and several other states. Assist with cleaning data Conduct data analysis Contribute to the writing of any research results. Public Service (10%) Schedule survey interviewer trainings with community-based organizations in California and several other states. Liaise with and respond to the needs (e.g. processing forms and agreements) of grassroots organizations partnering on community-engaged research. Qualifications Basic qualifications
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in community studies, labor studies, environmental studies, or a related field; or more than four years of research experience. Proven systematic organizational skills to a) work independently with minimal supervision, b) determine workload priorities and tasks to complete work in a timely manner, and c) identify and resolve problems. Experience working with or alongside grassroots organizations. Preferred qualifications
Experience conducting semi-structured interviews. Experience utilizing qualitative and quantitative data analysis software. Ability to communicate, write and edit with strong attention to detail and quality control, for scholarly, policy, and popular audiences. Demonstrated written, oral, and visual communication skills to translate data and policy issues for scholarly, policy, and popular audiences. Application Requirements Document requirements
Reference requirements
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01760 Help contact: kcortez16@ucmerced.edu About UC Merced As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application. Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment. The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy. Job location Merced, CA
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