Place-based Research Assistant - P. Bocko [Work Study]

Start Date: 7/1/2026
End Date: 8/22/2026
Number of Positions: Two
Hours per Week: 30 hrs / week, 2 students.
Weekends Required: No
Evenings Required: No

Supervisor: Paul Bocko 

Alternate Supervisor: Carol Renzelman

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100%

Method to assess remote work: Team meetings every other week. Outcomes are completing research tasks assigned by supervisor.

Job Description

• Paul Bocko and the Center for Place-based Education (PBE) are involved in three research projects.
• These include investigating the impact of intentional outdoor learning with K-12 teachers and students, cooperative inquiry research with professionals who serve as place-, nature-, or sustainability-education coordinators, and evaluating engagement of graduate students in a PBE course.
• The research assistants will help coordinate research partners (2 hrs.), seek out and collect existing research related to studies (2 hrs.), investigate writing and conference presentation opportunities (2 hrs.), participate in data collection (4 hrs.), attend planning meetings (1 hr.) , and assist in data analysis (4 hrs.).
  

Qualifications

• Some experience with research is helpful. And, willingness to learn is the most desired qualification.

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? Yes

How to Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to supervisor.

Email: [email protected]

Position Type: Work Study

Department: Education