Research Assistant for Research on Learning and Instruction
The Professorship for Research on Learning and Instruction at ETH Zurich strives to discover effective, evidence-based ways to improve educational practice with an eye towards generalizable principles across content areas and issues of societal relevance.
The group is looking for a research assistant who will support members of the group in their research, including data collection and analysis. Currently, we are looking for someone for a specific project (see task description). However, we are open (and would welcome) to collaborate beyond this project.
- Qualitative data analysis of video recordings. You will analyse segments of spoken language and gestures for non-literal use of language describing imperceptible concepts in chemistry
- Support in data collection
- You have solid chemistry knowledge at high school level or higher.
- You are a student at ETH or UZH (in any field).
- You speak German at C1 level.
- You are motivated to learn about research methods in educational psychology.
- Finally, no prior experience with qualitative data analysis or data collection is expected
- Payment CHF 30.70 per hour, up to 15 hours per week (during semester)
- Insight into research practices in learning and instruction
- Work experience in academic research
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