Research Assistant

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Job ID

362350

Location

Twin Cities

Job Family

Graduate Assistants

Full / Part Time

Part-Time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Code

9521

Employee Class

Grad / Prof Student Position

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About the Job

About the Job

This is a 25% Graduate Research Assistant position focused on engagement and public perceptions of biomining as an emerging technology with the potential to address the need for critical minerals for batteries.

You will be supervised by Prof. Elise Harrington at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. There will be some travel required for this position (while we will travel as a team, you must have the flexibility in your schedule to accommodate travel within Minnesota).

Responsibilities

You will work closely with Prof. Harrington to conduct interviews focused on the use of new technologies for mining. This will include drafting interview questions, conducting interviews, and generating interview transcripts.

You will be expected to come to regular research team meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment in a UMN graduate degree program
• Demonstrated experience conducting literature reviews and qualitative research
• Excellent time management and communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with community engagement and community asset mapping
• Demonstrated interest in creatively exploring how to communicate technical issues related to climate and energy to a broader audience

How To Apply

Applicants should submit a Resume, Cover Letter, References, and Writing Sample.

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.

You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

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About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research.

Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St.

Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).