What are the responsibilities and job description for the NCITE PRIMAL Lab Graduate Research Assistant position at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
Position Information
Job Title
NCITE PRIMAL Lab Graduate Research Assistant
Department
Center for Collaboration Science
Essential Functions
The National Counterterrorism, Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE), a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center of Excellence (COE) at the University of Nebraska Omaha, is seeking Graduate Assistant to assist with the NCITE PRIMAL (Profiles of Radica, Idological, Militant, and Anti-government Leaders) Research Lab. This is an interdisciplinary initiative within NCITE.
The ideal candidate for this role will be a self-starter and be able to collaborate with others. The individual will be very organized and detail-oriented, and as a result, be able to anticipate issues before they arise and come up with solutions to those issues. The individual will also need strong communication skills to coordinate schedules among project personnel and communicate project successes to key stakeholders.
Primary Duties include :
- Conduct literature review(s) related to militant, terrorist, and criminal leadership, organizational structure, and group behaviors.
- Review media reporting and biographical information to code life histories.
- Develop research protocols.
- Develop artifacts, to include outlines, manuscripts, op-eds, and research products (e.g., codebooks, profiles, presentations).
- Selected, as needed, support for an ongoing research project on U.S. election security and securing critical infrastructure.
This position could be hired as a Spring 2025 Graduate Assistant or Graduate Student Worker (Hourly) to be decided at time of hire. Non-US persons are available for hire with confirmation self-reporting requirements will be met. No Student or Work Visa will be offered with this position.
Work Schedule
20 hours week, in-person
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
- Must be a UNO Masters student in good standing, enrolled in courses Spring 2025.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and a desire to work with new software.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must be willing and able to work hours in person in the office.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Upon hiring, must complete IRB Training and CITI Certification (required to work with human subjects for research), as well as DHS security trainings. (All training completed at UNO at no cost to student).
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with all levels of people in a professional and courteous manner.
- Comfortable with Public Speaking
- Passionate about homeland security research and/or willingness to learn.
- Conscientious work ethic to meet important deadlines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
GA Semester Stipend or Hourly Rate for Student Worker
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2024W-00447
Open Date
12/16/2024
Close Date
02/18/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please identify research interests in cover letter. Non-US persons are available for hire with confirmation self-reporting requirements will be met. No Student or Work Visa will be offered with this position.
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