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Online Science Engagement and Motivation Researcher








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Location: chicago, il
Date Posted: 11/24/2009
Online Science Engagement and Motivation Researcher
(a full-time exempt temporary position)



The Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL, is seeking an Online Science Engagement and Motivation Researcher to plan and carry out research into the dimensions of potential audience interest in Web-based citizen science investigations and how visitors choose to engage with such designs. He or she would contribute to an international citizen science initiative, Zooniverse, an international citizen science initiative that thus far has involved over a quarter million citizens in genuine science. Findings will help contribute to the expansion of Zooniverse and any new exhibits or programs involving citizen science. The date this assignment is scheduled to end is November 1, 2012. This position reports to the Director of Education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Research, plan, develop, implement and collect data and analyze evaluations in compliance
with all relevant human subjects protection guidelines, including IRB review.
- Compile evaluation and assessment reports and other narratives including published research
- Participate in team communications, meetings and design meetings
Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

- Master?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s Degree in education, learning service, statistics or other research field; a Ph.D.
in a field requiring qualitative and quantitative research methodology is preferred
- One to three years of experience with design, implementation and evaluation of science
education projects and or research in multiple learning environments using clinical interview protocol
- A history of conference and or journal publications
- Familiarity with qualitative research methodologies and the ability to creatively design a
robust evaluation scheme

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume and salary history to:

Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
Email address: hr-OnlineResearcher@adlerplanetarium.org
Telephone: 312.322.0591
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