NCITE PRIMAL Lab Graduate Research Assistant - University of Nebraska at Omaha : Job Details

Job Title NCITE PRIMAL Lab Graduate Research Assistant Department Center for Collaboration Science Essential Functions

The National Counterterrorism, Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE), a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center of Excellence (COE) at the University of Nebraska Omaha, is seeking Graduate Assistant to assist with the NCITE PRIMAL (Profiles of Radica, Idological, Militant, and Anti-government Leaders) Research Lab. This is an interdisciplinary initiative within NCITE.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a self-starter and be able to collaborate with others. The individual will be very organized and detail-oriented, and as a result, be able to anticipate issues before they arise and come up with solutions to those issues. The individual will also need strong communication skills to coordinate schedules among project personnel and communicate project successes to key stakeholders.

Primary Duties include :

* Conduct literature review(s) related to militant, terrorist, and criminal leadership, organizational structure, and group behaviors.

* Review media reporting and biographical information to code life histories.

* Develop research protocols.

* Develop artifacts, to include outlines, manuscripts, op-eds, and research products (e.g., codebooks, profiles, presentations).

* Selected, as needed, support for an ongoing research project on U.S. election security and securing critical infrastructure.

This position could be hired as a Spring 2025 Graduate Assistant or Graduate Student Worker (Hourly) to be decided at time of hire. Non-US persons are available for hire with confirmation self-reporting requirements will be met. No Student or Work Visa will be offered with this position.

Work Schedule 20 hours week, in-person Additional Duties Required Qualifications

* Must be a UNO Masters student in good standing, enrolled in courses Spring 2025.

* Proficiency in Excel, Word, and a desire to work with new software.

* Must be able to pass a background check.

* Must be willing and able to work hours in person in the office.

* Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

* Upon hiring, must complete IRB Training and CITI Certification (required to work with human subjects for research), as well as DHS security trainings. (All training completed at UNO at no cost to student).

Preferred Qualifications

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with all levels of people in a professional and courteous manner.

* Comfortable with Public Speaking

* Passionate about homeland security research and/or willingness to learn.

* Conscientious work ethic to meet important deadlines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary GA Semester Stipend or Hourly Rate for Student Worker

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2024W-00447 Open Date 12/16/2024 Close Date 02/18/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please identify research interests in cover letter. Non-US persons are available for hire with confirmation self-reporting requirements will be met. No Student or Work Visa will be offered with this position.