COSMOS - Extra Help Assistant II

* A candidate with research experience in social media mining, computational modeling of social science theories, social network analysis tools, and examining cyber campaigns conducted on social media will be given preference;* A candidate with experience in computer programming and data management will be given preference.**Job Duties and Responsibilities****:** * Assist with social media analysis for the research projects, hypothesis generation and evaluation for understanding cyber behaviors, data collection, cleaning, preprocessing, analyzing findings from the data, writing research findings, and presenting the research at conferences, scientific venues, program reviews, and other venues;* Contribute to software development for transitioning research to publicly available web tools;* Assist in preparing reports and publications;* Assist with data collection, cleaning, preprocessing, and analyzing findings from the data;* Produce visual and/or written content for website articles or social media posts;* Coordinate meetings and lead discussions;* Other tasks as needed.* Experience with programming and web development or Experience in UIUX/web design and illustration or Experience with ML-based research or Experience in research and data analysis;* Ability to interact with people of diverse ethnic backgrounds;* Familiar with Javascript or related frameworks (Node, React, …);* Knowledge of DB systems and SQL language;* Proficiency with the Office Suite including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, & PowerPoint;* Communication skills, writing skills, and public speaking;* Effective organizational skills.The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator

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