Research Specialist

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Position Summary:

Responsibilities:  

• Teach university research methodology courses as a part of the FAUHS Research Program, including but not limited to Multidisciplinary Introduction to Research (EDF 2910) and Multidisciplinary Research Methods 1 (EDF 2911), Multidisciplinary Research Methods 2 (EDF 3912), and Multidisciplinary Research Methods 3 (EDF 3913) 

• Mentor FAU High School Research Program students on their undergraduate research pathways 

• Coordinate aspects of the FAUHS Research Program, including scheduling courses, advertising course offerings to students, helping students receive registration permission, managing Canvas sites, collecting and maintaining program data, contributing to the monthly research newsletter, and managing department website content 

• Collaborate with partners at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience to support and coordinate the student data science pathway, fostering interdisciplinary learning and research engagement 

• Support research collaborations and projects in the Marcus Innovation and Research Center, which provides on-site access to over 12,000 sq ft of research laboratory space and more than $2 million in cutting-edge research equipment 

• Conduct independent research and mentor FAUHS student researchers on projects, resulting in the dissemination of the results 

• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution 
• Research experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
• Minimum of 1-2 years of K-12 or collegiate teaching experience 
• Engineering experience in the K-12 and/or Higher Education contexts, including but not limited to coding, robotics, CAD/3D printing, drones, remote sensing, biomechanics, agricultural engineering, and aerospace engineering
• Experience with interactive data visualization, reporting, and predictive analytics (e.g., Power BI)

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

A. D. Henderson University School

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2026-06-30

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This is a research or research-related support position. As required by Florida Statutes Section 1010.35, a Foreign Influence Screening may be required.

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following:

Cover Letter
Resume
Copy of transcripts

Transcripts:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

The candidate selected for the position will be required to have fingerprinting done at the FAU Police Department and a background check done by the school.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711