Temporary Researcher Pipeline - Engineering Deans Office

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

The Engineering Deans Office is currently seeking a Temporary Researcher to join their team of professionals. Duties include:

• Performs a variety of routine and complex clerical, research, and data processing duties to assist investigators in gathering and compiling research data.
• Prepares screening assessments for participants in the research project.
• Affords assistance in setting up surveys and other research protocol instruments.
• Compiles and verifies the accuracy of research information to determine acceptability based on quality criteria defined by control procedures; abstract, classify, and code data. Enter data into a database.
• Searched library reference materials for necessary research information.
• Assists in the compilation and distribution of reports related to research findings.

Job Category

Temporary

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma with four (4) years of experience or two (2) years of post-secondary education with one (1) year of experience.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
40 hours a week

Advertised Salary

$14.00 - $20.00/Hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

Temporary Disclosure

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement). Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,), which requires full payment on your part. Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.