[NFB-Science] Fwd: Hiring Research Coordinators for Study on Ableism and Childhood Visual Impairment

[Gene Kim]

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From: Schmidt, Adam T <Adam.T.Schmidt at ttu.edu>
Date: Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Subject: Hiring Research Coordinators for Study on Ableism and Childhood
Visual Impairment
To: blindacademics at googlegroups.com <blindacademics at googlegroups.com>
Cc: Schmidt, Adam T <Adam.T.Schmidt at ttu.edu>


Hi,



Please see the below opportunities for two research coordinators. Please
feel free to forward to anyone who you think may be interested. Happy to
answer any questions.



Thanks,

Adam







Drs. Adam Schmidt and Sarah Victor (MPIs) are seeking two research
coordinators to work on a grant-funded study examining the role of
discrimination and social exclusion on the physical and mental health of
children who are blind or visually impaired. These positions will be
full-time benefits eligible positions housed within the Department of
Psychological Sciences at Texas Tech University. The coordinators will work
with the PIs, graduate students, and undergraduate students involved to
implement and manage the study. Duties will include online and in-person
participant recruitment, participant data collection, and project
management. Some overnight travel and evening or weekend availability will
be required throughout the project for recruitment of participants and
their families.



Preferred Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in psychology,
neuroscience, special education, social work, or closely related field at
time of hire; experience with research participant recruitment (or similar
outreach activities); experience with data management and participant
tracking programs such as Qualtrics and Redcap; experience conducting human
subjects or basic science research; lived personal or other experience with
visual impairment or another disability; and familiarity with working with
children with disabilities and their families. Relocation to the Lubbock
campus of Texas Tech University is also preferred.



Review of applications will begin on September 9, 2024 and will continue
until the positions are filled. The desired term of employment is at least
24 months, with the possibility of continuing appointment throughout the
duration of the grant (5 years). Opportunities to analyze data and
contribute to scientific presentations and publications will be available
for interested applicants, along with professional development training and
mentorship to support applicants’ future career goals. To apply and review
further details of the position, go to TTU HR search
<https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25898&siteid=5635#home>
and search for positions 38654BR and 38656BR.



Completed applications will include a CV or resume, cover letter, and
contact information for three references. Questions about the position
should be directed to Dr. Adam Schmidt at Adam.T.Schmidt at ttu.edu.





Regards,

Adam T. Schmidt, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Associate Chair

Department of Psychological Sciences

Texas Tech University

806-834-7099

Adam.t.schmidt at ttu.edu



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