Graduate Research Assistant – Social Science/Data Analysis

Department Overview:

The Department of Life Sciences Communication is a leader in science communication research, teaching and practice. We offer programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. Learn more about LSC by visiting our website: https://lsc.wisc.edu/.

Anticipated Start Date:

01/03/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

5/13/2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule:

TBD by Supervisor

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$33.98

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

We are seeking a graduate student comfortable working with SPSS and who has experience doing structural equation modeling with AMOS. Experience with basic charts and data visualization is desired. Interest in social science research, behavior change theories, and/or food systems is a plus but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

SPSS/AMOS, strong team collaboration abilities, experience with writing journal articles.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Data analysis in SPSS, structural equation modeling, writing journal articles.

Physical Demands:

N/A

Institutional Statements:

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