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Position Title Research Assistant, Limited Term
Position Type Limited-Term (Renewable)
Job Number SA9152122
Full or Part Time Part-Time 0-19 Hours Weekly
Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Non-Exempt
Anticipated Pay Range $26.00-$28.00
Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary The rapidly growing Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering at Chapman University invites applications for a Research Assistant position.
Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The university holds R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities. Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, scholarship, and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including Fowler School of Engineering. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty.
Opened in the fall of 2019, the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, and Software Engineering. Fowler Engineering is committed to contributing solutions to global challenges, and to building truly inclusive and equitable faculty, staff, and student experiences. A key component of that mission is the recruitment and support of faculty, researchers, staff, and students from the broadest possible set of backgrounds and experiences. Members of the school are likewise expected to contribute substantially toward our goals of equity and inclusion through teaching, research, learning, and service. The newly-opened Swenson Family Hall of Engineering provides state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research that allow for experiences that are truly without boundaries.
Position Description
Manage an academic research lab, facilitate and conduct independent research. Research areas Human-Computer Interaction, Ubiquitous and Assistive technology. Conducting research will be an integral part of the position. The position will assist and supervise undergraduate students with their projects and will pursue their own research project. The research will involve methods such as literature review, design thinking, user studies, development of mobile, wearables and emerging technology applications. There will be significant interaction with undergraduate students and with other faculty and staff.
Responsibilities Conduct independent research related to supervisor’s principal research. Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Development of mobile, wearables and emerging technology application
  • Carry out experiments related to the research.
  • Work with and oversee undergraduate students and assist in delegating tasks.
  • Train and advise undergraduate research students.
  • User studies, experimental design, collecting and analyzing data.

Manage general lab operations. Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Order, receive and track materials and inventory.
  • Other administrative tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree and previous experience in an appropriate field with preference given to candidates with a degree or equivalent coursework in Human-Computer Interaction, and app development or related field.
  • Previous experience in coding skills
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in data analysis
  • Willingness to acquire new skills
Special Instructions to Applicants Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University can be found at www.chapman.edu/diversity.
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
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