Research Fellow

ABOUT SWE:

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) for more than seven decades has given women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering industry. Our non-profit organization is centered around a passion for our members’ success and continues to evolve with the challenges and opportunities reflected in today’s exciting engineering and technology specialties.

OUR VALUES:

Integrity | Inclusive Environment | Mutual Support | Professional Excellence | Trust 

Our values shape our culture, drive our decisions, and define who we are. These values serve as the compass for our actions, encouraging a shared sense of purpose among our staff and sets the standard for how we conduct business. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a Research Fellow who embodies the values, principles, and priorities that guide our initiatives as we continue to make a lasting impact on the future.

SWE is seeking a graduate student to support the SWE Research Division on a part-time basis. This position provides an opportunity for a student interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) diversity to work on various projects related to gender equity in STEM education, workforce, and international sectors. Responsibilities may include the collection, review, identification, and analysis of research data and relevant literature as well as ensuring that the data shared on https://swe.org/research/ are continuously updated. The selected candidate will report to the Director of Research and Impact.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintenance of the data and information on the SWE Research web pages. (60%)

2. Research activities associated with SWE quantitative and qualitative studies (15%)

3. Assistance with research dissemination, including the development of reports, blog posts, articles for SWE Magazine, and infographics (15%)

4. Other duties as assigned (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. 

• Proficiency in navigating and extracting data from national and international sources, including but not limited to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, IPEDS, Census Data, and OECD Data. 

• Experience with WordPress.

• Ability to summarize and analyze research results in a meaningful way. 

• Experience with MS Excel and creating tables, charts, and graphs. 

• Familiarity with design software such as Canva or equivalent tools. 

• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.

• Demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills.

• Possess the ability to meet deadlines and deliver results with limited supervision.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL & SCHEDULE:

This is a paid, part-time position. The selected candidate is expected to work 10-15 hours a week (exact hours negotiable, to be agreed upon prior to hiring). This is a contracted position from July 2024 through December 2024, with the possibility of extension. The exact start date is flexible. Work will be performed remotely. No travel is required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Status as a graduate student in a STEM Education, Sociology, or similar program.

• Interest in STEM and gender equity issues. 

• Comfortable working independently.

BENEFITS AND SALARY:

The salary for this fellowship is $25 per hour. This position does not qualify for benefits.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

SWE embraces diversity in its broadest interpretation and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our members, stakeholders, and staff.  

Society of Women Engineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We reasonably accommodate staff members and applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the position. We encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at SWE. 

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

The 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. 

Physical Requirements:

● Ability to perform sedentary work, including prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.

Mental Requirements:

● Strong cognitive abilities for strategic thinking and problem-solving.

● Emotional intelligence and effective stress management.

Working Conditions:

● Office-based environment with travel requirements.

● Collaboration with cross-functional teams 

● Deadline-driven work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Please email a resume and cover letter to Dr. Roberta Rincon at research@swe.org. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and accepted until the position is filled.

BENEFITS AND SALARY:

The salary for this fellowship is $25 per hour. This position does not qualify for benefits.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

SWE embraces diversity in its broadest interpretation and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our members, stakeholders, and staff.  

Society of Women Engineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We reasonably accommodate staff members and applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the position. We encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at SWE. 

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

The 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. 

Physical Requirements:

● Ability to perform sedentary work, including prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.

Mental Requirements:

● Strong cognitive abilities for strategic thinking and problem-solving.

● Emotional intelligence and effective stress management.

Working Conditions:

● Office-based environment with travel requirements.

● Collaboration with cross-functional teams 

● Deadline-driven work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.