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Why I Want To Be A Research Technician

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RE: Research Technician Social/Behavioral Science, Job Opening ID138012
I am writing to express my strong interest in the position of Research Technician for The Monitoring the Future research project posted on the University of Michigan careers website. I believe my education and public relations and marketing skills that I have successfully applied during the past 20 years would be an excellent fit for the position. I am confident that I can assist in the recruitment and rentention of middle schools, high schools, school districts to participate in the study and maintain their engagement. Furthermore, The Monitoring the Future project is in alignment with my personal and professional interest in social issues - especially those affecting children and youth.
My educational background is relevant to the Research Technician position. I hold two bachelor degrees (one in Communications from University of Detroit-Mercy and a second in Anthropology/Sociology with honors from Mills College, Oakland, California). I recently earned a Masters in Archaeology of the Middle East at University College London, Institute of Archaeology in 2015 with honors.
My expertise and talent is uniquely suited for this position and includes:
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During this time, I have witnessed many of the challenges facing our children and youth in the educational system. These obstacles range from poverty, violence, and drugs, which inhibits the student’s ability to engage in the learning process. For example, I have had several students tell me they were sick and wanted to go home. After asking probing questions, I discovered that the underlying issue was hunger. Other challenges facing students are bullying, student health, identity, gender, and sexual orientation, to cite a

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