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NYU Libraries and IT support for quantitative, qualitative, GIS, and research data management

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Desk and Chat Service Staffed Hours: Fall 2021
   Mondays:        12pm - 5pm
   Tuesdays:       12pm - 5pm
   Wednesdays: 12pm - 5pm
   Thursdays:     12pm - 5pm
   Fridays:          12pm - 5pm

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Student Consultant Positions

Data Services Student Consultant - Data Visualization

Position Overview: Data Services Student Consultants work remotely with the Data Services team, providing data visualization & analysis support to the faculty, staff, and students of NYU. Data visualization is about presenting large amounts of information in ways that are universally understandable or easy to interpret and spot patterns, trends and correlations. These representations include charts, graphs, infographics and other pictorial diagrams. Duties include: Use of data visualization tools and software to communicate information in these ways to NYU patrons as well as provide instruction on the use of visualization tools. This is a Remote, Paid Job - $18 to $20/hour, 15-28 hours per week. Consultants will be expected to be available during scheduled hours for the term and may continue into subsequent semesters, based on the performance and eligibility criteria. Performance feedback is communicated to the student consultant throughout the semester, based on project-work and feedback from patron interactions.

Required Qualifications:

  • Clear understanding of data visualization principles, both for static and interactive visualizations
  • Experience building visualizations using two or more of the following: Tableau, R (ggplot, Shiny), Python (bokeh, matplotlib) or D3.js, supplemented by understanding of HTML and Javascript
  • Critical thinking: ability to look at numbers, trends, and data and suggest new and varied visualization solutions based on the findings
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Pursuing graduate degree in Math, Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Information Science, Interactive and Multimedia Graphic Design or a related discipline. 
  • High proficiency with Tableau supplemented by data visualization experience using Python and/or R
  • Expertise in visual design supported by formal training and/or education.
  • Familiarity with visualizations of text and network data
  • Ability to work with complex datasets
  • Proficiency in graphics software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is a plus.

Application Requirements:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter briefly answering the following questions: “What is your process for creating Data Visualizations? Where do you begin and how do you evaluate the final result?”
  • Work Samples (If files are too large for Handshake, please send via email to data.services@nyu.edu with your full name and “Data Visualization Student Consultant application” in the subject line)

Please apply via Handshake using the Job Posting ID: 4705056
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
 

Data Services Student Consultant - Qualitative Data Analysis

Position Overview: NYU Data Services is seeking a Qualitative Data Analysis Student Consultant. Working remotely, this position is suited for a student with a strong research background in any discipline with an interest in providing support for researchers working on qualitative research projects, knowledge in survey/questionnaire design is preferred. A specialty in qualitative data collection and analysis with experience using software tools is required (i.e. ATLAS.ti & MAXQDA preferred) and working with survey design software (i.e. Qualtrics & REDCap). Duties include providing consultations for qualitative analysis and survey design via email, ask-a-librarian chat service, and by appointment. Consultants are expected to lead Data Services instructional tutorials, prepare training documentation, and participate in select projects. This is a Remote, Paid Job $18- $20/hour. Consultants will be expected to be available for 10-20 hours per week for the term and may continue into the following semester based on eligibility and performance. Performance feedback is communicated to the student consultant throughout the semester based on project-work and feedback from patron interactions.


Benefits: Data Services student consultants have the opportunity to gain valuable research experience across multiple academic fields, gain instructional skills and experience, and develop professional connections with faculty, staff and professionals at NYU. 

Qualifications: 

  • Full-time enrolled student in a graduate degree program at NYU.
  • Experience working on a significant research project, especially those conducted under the guidance of a faculty researcher, mentor, or PI.
  • Required knowledge of qualitative research methods and tools such as Taguette, ATLAS.ti, and/or MAXQDA.
  • Preferred knowledge of survey design and/or use of survey/electronic lab notebook tools such as Qualtrics and REDCap.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and public service skills.
  • Adaptable to dynamic work environments and varied requests from patrons.
  • Desire to improve knowledge of research methodologies. 

 
Responsibilities:

  • Respond to patrons (students, researchers, and administrators) with qualitative research, Taguette, ATLAS.ti, or MAXQDA queries via appointments, email, and chat-service.
  • Respond to patrons (students, researchers, and administrators) with survey design, Qualtrics,  or REDCap queries via appointments, email, and chat-service.
  • Assist, update, and/or conduct instructional tutorials on topics such as Qualitative research techniques, ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA, Qualtrics, and/or REDCap.
  • Document all client interactions.
  • Perform departmental project-related tasks as directed by Data Services Staff

 
Application Requirements:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter describing your coursework and experience as a researcher and if applicable survey design/software knowledge
  • Name & email of 2 references that can speak to your academic and/or professional skills

Please apply via Handshake using the Job Posting ID: 4759549

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
 

Data Services Student Consultant - Survey Design

Position Overview: Data Services Student Consultants work remotely, providing survey research support to the faculty, staff, and students of NYU. Duties include: leading Data Services instructional tutorials, providing survey design consultations via email, and by appointment basis, preparing training documentation, and participating in select projects. This is a Remote, Paid Job $18- $20/hour. Consultants will be expected to be available for 10-24 hours per week for the term and may continue into the following semester based on performance and eligibility. Performance feedback is communicated to the student consultant throughout the semester based on project-work and feedback from patron interactions.

Benefits: Data Services student consultants have the opportunity to gain valuable research experience across multiple academic fields, gain instructional skills and experience, and develop professional connections with faculty, staff and professionals at NYU. 

Qualifications: 

  • Full-time enrolled student in a graduate degree program at NYU.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Survey Design, especially using tools such as Qualtrics and REDCap, as well as an intermediate to advanced understanding of quantitative analysis of survey results.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and public service skills.
  • Adaptable to dynamic work environments and varied requests from patrons.
  • Desire to improve knowledge of research methodologies. 

Responsibilities:

  • Update and/or conduct instructional tutorials using Qualtrics.
  • Assist patrons (students and administrators) with Survey Design queries via appointments and  email.
  • Gain advanced Survey Design and Research skills.
  • Document all client interactions.
  • Perform administrative tasks as directed by Data Services Staff
  • Assist Data Services Staff on Survey Design projects.
  • Promote Survey Design services at NYU. 

 Application Requirements:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter describing your coursework and interest with survey design
  • Name & email of 2 references that can speak to your academic and/or professional skills

Please apply via Handshake using the Job Posting ID: 4828188

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Data Services Student Consultant - Data Management and Qualitative Research Support

Position Overview: This position is suited for a student with a strong research background in any discipline that focuses on qualitative research and an interest in fostering good research data management in the NYU community. Students of all technical expertise will be considered, with a preference for those with experience in qualitative research methods and qualitative research tools. Duties include: providing research data management and/or qualitative data analysis consultations via email, ask-a-librarian chat service, and by appointment basis, leading Data Services instructional tutorials, assisting staff with reviewing data management plans for grant applications, preparing training documentation, and participating in select projects. This is a Remote, Paid Job $18- $20/hour. Consultants will be expected to be available for 10-24 hours per week for the term and may continue into the following semester based on eligibility and performance. Performance feedback is communicated to the student consultant throughout the semester based on project-work and feedback from patron interactions.

Benefits: Data Services student consultants have the opportunity to gain valuable research experience across multiple academic fields, gain instructional skills and experience, and develop professional connections with faculty, staff and professionals at NYU. 

Qualifications: 

  • Full-time enrolled student in a graduate degree program at NYU.
  • Experience working on a significant research project, especially those conducted under the guidance of a faculty researcher, mentor, or PI.  
  • Preferred knowledge of qualitative data analysis methods, techniques, and tools (e.g., ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA, Taguette, etc.).
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and public service skills.
  • Adaptable to dynamic work environments and varied requests from patrons.
  • Desire to improve knowledge of research methodologies. 

 Responsibilities:

  • Assist Data Management librarians in reviewing data management plans submitted as part of grant applications and consulting with patrons on research management practices
  • Respond to patrons (students, researchers, and administrators) with qualitative research queries via appointments, email, and chat-service.
  • Assist, update, and/or conduct instructional tutorials on topics such as research data management, qualitative research, ATLAS.ti, and MAXQDA.
  • Document all client interactions.
  • Perform departmental project-related tasks as directed by Data Services Staff

Application Requirements:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter describing your coursework and experience as a researcher and if applicable survey design/software knowledge
  • Name & email of 2 references that can speak to your academic and/or professional skills

Please apply via Handshake using the Job Posting ID: 4828226

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Data Services Student Consultant - Quantitative

For Data Services Student Consultant - Quantitative there are no positions available currently. However, Data Services is always looking for bright individuals. If you are a full-time student with extensive experience in conducting academic research using one or more of our supported software packages and have a desire to improve your knowledge of research methodologies, please email a resume and a cover letter to data.services@nyu.edu to be considered for potential openings in the following semester.

Data Services Student Consultant - GIS

For Data Services Student Consultant - GIS there are no positions available currently. However, Data Services is always looking for bright individuals. If you are a full-time student with extensive experience in conducting academic research using one or more of our supported software packages and have a desire to improve your knowledge of research methodologies, please email a resume and a cover letter to data.services@nyu.edu to be considered for potential openings in the following semester.

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