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Class II - Student Research Review Assistant - 2050ST
Job ID 15112
Job Type Regional Campuses
Employer Waterbury Campus - Enrichment Programs
Date Posted Dec 09, 2024
Category Research (RC)
Job Description

Work-Study Research Assistant Program

Faculty Name: Laura Donorfio

Faculty Department: Human Development and Family Sciences

General Research Focus: This is an exploratory, qualitative research study examining the intersection of aging and drag performance. Older drag queens have yet to be studied in the social science literature (Henneberry et al., 2022) and this research aims to understand and represent this relatively understudied population of drag queens while drawing attention to the specific sub-population of older adults in the profession. The first phase consisted of a semi-structured interview protocol and thematic analysis to understand the unique perspectives of self-identified drag performers over the age of 50 (n=15; ages 54-90). The second phase is under development. 

Brief Position Description: A "Student Research Review Assistant - 205" will assist faculty in research effort by conducting review of literature and subject material specific to research topics. A student in this position is expected to:

  • Look up and check references and extract information from sources
  • Help build and maintain a study website
  • Organize, transcribe, and analyze data
  • Contribute to the writing of manuscript and conference presentations 
  • Attend research team meetings

Students will be involved in every stage of this qualitative research project and input valued. They will be asked to help research topics, organize study findings, and contribute to the writing of manuscripts and conference presentations. Experience building and maintaining a website(s) is preferred to help build and maintain a research website. Bi-weekly research team meetings are required via WebEx. 
Job Requirements

Job requirements - A student must: 

  • Be an undergraduate student with a federal work-study award
  • Be able to operate a computer and/or other research equipment
  • Have strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Be able to maintain confidentiality
  • Complete required research reflections and professional development experience
  • Meet with an OUR staff member for one advising appointment each semester to discuss learning, goals, and next steps
  • Must be available to meet bi-weekly with research team to discuss progress via WebEx (time to be determined based on availability of the team)
  • Comfort creating and maintaining a research website
  • Comfort using various social media platforms
  • Comfort exploring private funding options for future research and communicating with private funding entities 

Preferred qualifications: 

  • Knowledge of creating and maintaining a research website
  • Knowledge of creating and maintaining various social media platforms
  • Interest and knowledge of drag queen/king culture in mainstream media
  • Comfort exploring private fundings options for future research

 

 
Available Openings 2
Hours 6.0 to 7.0 hours per week
Compensation $16.50/hour
Time Frame Spring
Contact Name Jodi Eskin
Contact Email N/A
Work Location This position allows for a student to complete all work activities remotely. It is open to undergraduates from all UConn campuses.
Phone 860-486-7939
Fax 860-486-0222


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