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About the Role
The Research and Development Assistant will join the Research & Development team at NYSCI, contributing to the development and study of strategies for STEM learning. This role offers an opportunity for a recent graduate to develop skills in research, data analysis, and contributing to audience engagement strategies, working closely with various departments and community members.
Responsibilities
- Gather surveys, interview data, and observations of exhibits and programs with audiences of children, teens, and adults
- Enter, track, and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data, including attendance numbers and exit surveys
- Assist in playtesting and prototyping of new STEM experiences for diverse audiences
- Support museum facilitators in gathering audience feedback in their programs/exhibits
- Write up findings for internal use and contribute to broader publication and dissemination efforts
- Contribute to literature reviews to support the development of new learning experiences and audience engagement strategies
- Coordinate scheduling of meetings with research staff and cross-departmental project teams
- Attend events/programs in the evenings or on weekends, as required to complete project tasks
- Other related duties and responsibilities, as assigned
Requirements
- BA/BS in psychology, education, museum studies, or related fields, and/or equivalent work experience
- 1+ year of relevant work experience, which could include undergraduate work or research projects
- Prior experience conducting research with human subjects, including informed consent procedures and ethical guidelines for handling data
- Prior experience collaborating with project teams, especially multidisciplinary teams or collaborations with educators or community members
- Some knowledge of social science research methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely in person and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize research tasks to meet deadlines
Skills
- Research
- Data analysis
- Qualitative data
- Quantitative data
- Survey research
- Ethnography
- Assessment of learning
- Literature reviews
- Communication
- Organization
- Spanish
- Mandarin
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Regular
Experience Level
- 1+ year of relevant work experience
Education Level
- BA/BS in psychology, education, museum studies, or related fields, and/or equivalent work experience
Salary/Compensations
- $55,000 – $58,000
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits
- Pension plan and 401k plan
- Free life insurance coverage
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 13 paid holidays off
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free onsite parking
About the Company
- Since its founding at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) has inspired millions of people — children, teachers, and families — by offering innovative, participatory ways to learn and encouraging people to explore their curiosity and nurture their creativity.
- Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in the country, NYSCI welcomes 400,000 visitors each year and serves thousands more through outreach in schools, teacher professional development, and participation in a variety of public events and research initiatives.
- NYSCI is a leader in the science museum field, recognized for its highly regarded exhibitions, programs, and products, all of which are informed by our inclusive, research-derived approach to STEM learning and engagement called Design, Make, Play.
- The defining characteristics of Design, Make, Play — open-ended exploration, imaginative learning, personal relevance, deep engagement and delight — are the ingredients that invite broad participation in STEM and make engagement and learning irresistible.
- Through this transformative model for STEM exploration, NYSCI engages a broad community of learners in STEM by fostering the excitement of self-directed exploration and by tapping into the joy of learning intrinsic in young people’s play.
- NYSCI has approximately 102 full-time and over 150 part-time and casual staff members.
Equal Opportunity
- The New York Hall of Science is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment with the best employees.
- We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
- We support a drug-free workplace.