- Research Associate Omaha
- University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, NE, United States
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- 1 month ago
jobs description
UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - a
university with strong academic values, diverse programs and
learning opportunities, and significant relationships with our
community that facilitate engaged teaching and research.
Job Title
Research Associate
Department
Center for Collaboration Science
Essential Functions
The National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education
Center ( NCITE ) is a growing and busy research consortium with
current federal and state funding and potential future private and
industry funding. Its audiences therefore are many: Department of
Homeland Security and other federal, state, and local government
leaders and elected officials; the FBI and other law enforcement
entities; the University of Nebraska at Omaha administration plus
University of Nebraska system leadership; researchers and
communicators from the institutions of higher education in the
NCITE consortium; undergraduate and graduate students from UNO and
consortium-wide; and the public.
We seek a Research Associate to support NCITE faculty on federally
funded projects researching terrorism prevention and
counterterrorism. The research associate will provide leadership
and autonomy in development of specific tasks across an
interdisciplinary team of research faculty. We are particularly
interested in a colleague who could help advance countering
terrorism and targeted violence, bolstering suspicious activity
reporting, and improving prevention efforts although the exact
scope of work is dependent on research experience and interests. A
successful candidate will work with NCITE faculty and students to
take a lead role in supporting and executing tasks including
management of project deliverables, be productive in writing
manuscripts and reports, and presenting research outcomes.
The successful candidate will apply domain knowledge working
collaboratively in support supplementary NCITE terrorism and
counterterrorism research projects providing scientific reviews of
non-assigned project outcomes. Other duties include mentoring
undergraduate and graduate students, and collaborating with NCITE
government and industry partners.
The University and department have a strong commitment to achieving
diversity among the faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska
does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national
origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity,
religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status,
marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs,
activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and
an E-Verify employer.
Additional Duties
• Management of project activities (e.g., timelines and
deliverables);
• Conduct literature reviews related to best practices in
relevant areas;
• Interview practitioners and stakeholders as outlined in scope
of project;
• Lead meetings and briefings with key stakeholders inside and
outside of federal funding agency.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate research assistants
• Apply domain knowledge during scientific review of new and
current research project proposals and deliverables.
• Participate in weekly internal meetings, support during
distinguished visitors and events and other initiatives as
needed.
Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree in political science, criminology, management,
I/O psychology, or other security related fields
• 3-5 years of experience designing and executing quantitative
and qualitative research plans;
• domain knowledge related to security related field(s);
• ability to plan, organize and prioritize work and the work of
others.
Preferred Qualifications
• Individuals who are ABD or have a doctorate degree in political
science, criminology, management, I/O psychology, or other security
related field(s)
• Showing strong oral presentation and facilitation skills to
conduct regular meetings, interviews and workshops with senior
federal leaders.
Posting Number
2024F-00128
Special Instructions to Applicants
For any questions regarding this position, please contact Beth
Stinebrink bstinebrink@unomaha.edu. Applications must be submitted
directly through the UNO website to be considered for this
position. Any applications submitted via email will not be reviewed
or considered.
Omaha NE United States