Research Specialist, Darden School of Business

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business seeks a highly motivated professional to serve as a Research Specialist. The Research Specialist will work closely with Darden faculty members Jim Detert, Bobby Parmar, and Gabe Adams to support the research of the Experiential Leadership Development Lab and related projects. Primary duties involve supporting the design, execution, and analysis of one or more large, complex leadership skill development intervention studies. This includes standard research tasks such as conducting literature reviews and collecting and handling research data, but more specifically the unique aspects of this research - e.g., training and coordinating the actor pool used in study simulations, participant follow ups to ensure study continuation over a three-month study period, using Biopac hardware and Noldus software to collect and manage participant physiological data.

This is a one-year limited position with benefits.

This position is located in-person in Charlottesville, VA, though hybrid work may be arranged during non-data collection periods.

Responsibilities:

Assist faculty members to develop, design, and conduct research projects:

• Use and maintain Biopac hardware to collect physiological participant data and Noldus software to map physiological data to audiovisual data of participant-actor simulations

• Help refine and test experimental materials/stimuli - e.g., online curriculum content, weekly interpersonal actor-participant simulations

• Help collect and analyze data collected via multiple platforms, including Biopac, Noldus, Qualtrics, and Prolific

• Work with Lab faculty and postdoc to prepare and execute complex longitudinal leadership development intervention study(ies)

• Help recruit, train, and supervise research assistants involved in collecting and/or coding research data

• Conduct literature reviews and prepare synopses of findings related to experiential leadership development

• Complete other specials projects as assigned to support the ELDL faculty

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required by start date.

• Minimum of two years' experience in social science research preferred, particularly that related to leadership development and the methodology associated with experiential leadership development

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders

• Strong writing and editing abilities related to ELDL faculty projects

• Strong skills in data management and analysis; demonstrated attention to detail/conscientiousness regarding dataset management

To Apply:

Apply online using the following link: http://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0071076/Research-Specialist-Darden-School-of-Business. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile.Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume

• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS into the CV/Resume box, into which multiple documents can be uploaded. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.***

For this position, the selected candidate will need to complete the required background checks prior to the start date of the position.

This position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter, at hjv5vm@virginia.edu.

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