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General Research
Data Collection for Early Education Research (Multiple Projects)
Project Summary
The National Institute for Early Education Research is seeking Data Collectors year-round.

Applicants should be graduate students, have a BA or be upperclassman undergraduate students with a focus on child development, early childhood, psychology or related field. Knowledgeable about child development and developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching practices (e.g. Teacher) preferred. Experience in classroom settings and/or working with children highly preferred. Must be available to work 2-3x per week during data collection period; days are flexible and must be available to attend intensive trainings that vary between 2 days and a full week. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate an excellent academic record (GPA should be 3.0 or better).

Founded in 2002, the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) is affiliated with the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University, a Research I institution. NIEER supports early childhood policy development by providing independent research and analysis. The Institute’s work includes large-scale, multi-state evaluations of the effectiveness of PreK programs, randomized trials of alternative programs and policies, research syntheses, and national and international evaluations of early childhood programs.

Pay is competitive. To apply please send a letter of interest, curriculum vita, transcript (if currently a student), and the names of two references. Submit these to Matt Burke, at mburke@nieer.org. Please include the phrase “Data Collector” in your subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. For questions, contact Milagros Nores, at mnores@nieer.org..

Rutgers University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity. Women, minorities, and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.



Applicant Responsibilities

Data collection.


Mentoring Plan
Mentorship plan has Virtual contingency:

Mentoring Plan Details:

Virtual Mentoring Plan Details:

# of positions requested:

# of positions allowed: 0


Project Details
The commitment expected from the student:
Must be available to work 2-3x per week during data collection period; days are flexible and must be available to attend intensive trainings that vary between 2 days and a full week.

The compensation for the student:
Competitive

The campus location:
Off Campus

The building:
Not applicable

Project website:
http://nieer.org/about/jobs

Project Availability
Public Access

Application Type
Custom




Timelines
The first date to apply to this project:
Thursday, March 1, 2012

The last date to apply to this project:
Sunday, April 15, 2012

The date the research will begin:
Sunday, September 30, 2012

The date the research will end:
Thursday, May 2, 2013

The duration of the project:
Other


Advisors / Investigators
Full NameEmailRole 
Nores, Milagrosmnores@rutgers.eduPrincipal Primary


Department / Academic Units
Department / Academic Unit
GSE - NIEER


Subject Headings
Subject Heading
Child Development
Education
Policy


Applicant Requirements
RequirementValue
GeneralApplicants should be graduate students, have a BA or be upperclassman undergraduate students with a focus on child development, early childhood, psychology or related field. Knowledgeable about child development and developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching practices (e.g. Teacher) preferred. Experience in classroom settings and/or working with children highly preferred.
GPAThe successful candidate is expected to demonstrate an excellent academic record (GPA should be 3.0 or better).