Student Research Opportunities
The following positions are for students who are seeking work experience in Early Childhood Research.
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Preschool Children's Science Learning Study
Campus: UNL
College: Education and Human Sciences
Academic Level: Undergraduate
| Faculty: |
Soo-Young Hong, PhD Yao Yao, MS (Doctoral Candidate) |
| Contact Email: | yyao519@huskers.unl.edu |
| Position Type: |
Paid hourly Course credit |
| Position Requirements: | Experience with young children and their family; willing to stay engaged at least 6-8 months |
| Age Group: |
Preschool/Pre-K |
| Hours per Week: | Flexible/Vary |
This is a doctoral dissertation project that examines how parents learn to use elaborative conversation strategies to engage their preschool children in science-related conversations at home. We are looking for undergraduate research assistants currently in junior or senior standing and majoring in the child development or a related field. Students will help the principal investigator collect field data over a four-month period (i.e., home visits). In addition to the data collection, students will be trained to code videos and analyze qualitative data using research tools such as MAXQDA. The ideal start date is late September 2023.
Physical Activity in Health Promotion Lab
Campus: UNO
College: Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Academic Level: Graduate
| Faculty: |
Danae Dinkel |
| Contact Email: | dmdinkel@unomaha.edu |
| Position Type: |
Paid graduate assistantship |
| Position Requirements: | Master's degree in Kinesiology, Public Health, comfortable working with families |
| Age Group: |
Prenatal Infant Toddlers Preschool/Pre-K |
| Hours per Week: | 20 |
Seeking a motivated PhD student for a research assistantship to help with a variety of projects related to supporting movement for children and families. Ideal start date is January 2024. For more information on related research projects, please see: https://sites.google.com/unomaha.edu/dinkellab/home
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods (UNL MAP Academy)
Campus: UNL
College: College of Education and Human Sciences
Academic Level: Undergraduate
| Faculty: |
HyeonJin Yoon, PhD |
| Contact Email: | hyoon5@unl.edu |
| Position Type: |
Paid hourly |
| Position Requirements: | Experience with designing and executing research using qualitative and/or quantitative methods |
| Age Group: |
Lifespan |
| Hours per Week: | Negotiable |
Undergraduate research assistants will assist with: field data collection using interviews, focus groups, and surveys; analyzing data using qualitative research tools (e.g., MAXQDA); managing data; developing and managing Qualtrics surveys; quantitative analysis; participating in meetings. We are looking for individuals with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and who is a self-starter. Working knowledge and skills in social, behavioral, and/or educational research is required. Applicants should submit a resume and one-page cover letter describing their experience and interest to: Dr. HyeonJin Yoon Assistant Professor, MAP Academy University of Nebraska–Lincoln hyoon5@unl.edu
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
Campus: UNL
College: College of Education and Human Sciences
Academic Level: Graduate
| Faculty: |
Lorey Wheeler, Ph.D. |
| Contact Email: | lorey@unl.edu |
| Position Type: |
Paid graduate assistantship |
| Position Requirements: | Experience with designing and executing research using qualitative and/or quantitative methods |
| Age Group: |
Lifespan |
| Hours per Week: | 19.5 |
Position overview: The faculty/staff in the MAP Academy collaborate with scientists from various disciplines to help promote the design and implementation of methodologically sound research, and to provide effective grant-writing support to help optimize UNL’s research. MAP Academy collaborations include numerous federally-funded applied, field-relevant research projects. The graduate student will assist with: field data collection using interview, focus group, and survey; analyzing the qualitative data using qualitative research tools (e.g., NVivo, MAXQDA); managing and analyzing quantitative data; developing and managing Qualtrics surveys; disseminating research findings; participating in meetings.
Parents of Newborns
Campus: UNL
College: Education and Human Sciences
Academic Level: Graduate and Undergraduate
| Faculty: |
Julia Torquati |
| Contact Email: | jtorquati@unl.edu |
| Position Type: |
Volunteer Course credit |
| Position Requirements: | access to a password protected computer with Zoom |
| Age Group: |
Infant |
| Hours per Week: | flexible |
We are studying the transition to parenting and predictors of parenting behaviors. We are looking for students who are interested in conducting online interviews with parents via Zoom for the Parents of Newborns Study. You will be trained to use the Working Model of the Child Interview, and to record a parent-infant play interaction on Zoom. Each interview and interaction will take up to two hours. Must have access to a password protected computer with Zoom.
Research Technician, Baby’s First Years Study, Omaha
Campus: UNL
College: Arts & Sciences
Academic Level: Graduate and Undergraduate
| Faculty: |
Timothy Nelson Jen Nelson |
| Contact Email: | brian.rivera@unl.edu |
| Position Type: |
Paid hourly |
| Position Requirements: | BA, research experience, experience working with children, willing to commit for 18 months |
| Age Group: |
Toddlers |
| Hours per Week: | 40 |
The Baby's First Years study team seeks a Research Technician with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Development, or a related field. This individual will pilot and subsequently run the lab-based and home-based data collection in Omaha, Nebraska for the age 4 wave of data collection, under the direction of Drs. Tim and Jen Nelson. Primary responsibilities include assisting with the development and pilot testing of study procedures, successfully scheduling study participants for university-based data collection, administering study visits, uploading data, and engaging in quality control procedures. Individuals in this role may also train and manage research assistants.