Extended Team

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Guest PI Program

ARISA Lab is offering a Guest PI Program for researchers facing the “two-body problem”, undergoing career transitions, or who want the flexibility to work on projects that do not align with their institution's focus.

ARISA provides:

Grant management and financial reporting for NASA, NSF, Dept of Ed., and other government funding agency grants
Competitive overhead rates
Infrastructure to support 100% remote work
W-2 full or part-time employee for the grant’s duration
Project management and consulting (if desired)

Requirements

ARISA Team member as Co-I
All online products produced must meet WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards or higher

Contact Us

Email Admin@ArisaLab.org at least 30 days before an opportunity’s NOI to seek participation approval.

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Freelance Web Developer

Eclipse Soundscapes: Freelance Web Developer | Posted: November 2020

Introduction & Background

ARISA Lab, LLC, is looking for quotes from web developer working as independent contractors (1099) for two projects relating to the the Eclipse Soundscapes website. All work is to be done remotely.

The first project is to implement a Spanish language version of the already existing Eclipse Soundscapes website (www.eclipsesoundscapes.org) in a Drupal CMS, set-up automated traffic reports, and contribute to written documentation on work performed. All translations will be provided,

This second project is to implement a database interface based on a previously designed UI, that will be hosted on the already existing Eclipse Soundscapes website (www.eclipsesoundscapes.org) using a Drupal CMS. The developer will also create and implement a “sunset plan” for an interface to retrieve data from cold storage after the project’s completion, and provide written documentation on all work performed.

Developers can provide a quote for either or both of these projects. If bidding on both projects please submit two separate statements of work with quotes. Detailed instructions and lists of deliverables are below.

Application Instructions

Independent contractors should submit the following to vendors@arisalab.org.

Cover letter – Please highlight and provide examples of relevant experience
Resume as an independent contractor or capability statement as a company
Quote – Include cost per deliverable. See Statement of Work and Deliverables.

Statement of Work and Deliverables: Project #1, Eclipse Soundscapes: Bilingual Mobile Application Website

Deliverable 1: Spanish Language Site	Quote
Description: Implement a Spanish language version of the existing Eclipse Soundscapes website (www.eclipsesoundscapes.org) in a Drupal CMS. All translations will be provided.
Deliverable 2: Automated Reports	Quote
Description: Set-up automated traffic reports and dashboard.
Deliverable 3: Documentation	Quote
Description: Contribute to webpage documentation based on above work
Deliverable 4: Hourly Consulting Rate	Quote
Description: Consulting/hourly rate for minor website updates

*This is not an employee position. This is an independent contractor job. Independent contractors must provide an IRS W9 form and an invoice to receive payment. Payment is due upon satisfactory completion and review of ALL deliverables and services.

Download RFP & SOW Project #1

Statement of Work and Deliverables: Project #2, Eclipse Soundscapes: Citizen Science Project

Deliverable 1: UI/Database Integration	Quote
Description: Implement a previously designed UI (User Interface) for an existing SQL database interface on a Drupal site for active use during project
Deliverable 2: Sunset Plan	Quote
Description: Create and implement a sunset plan for web interface to provide access cold storage digital data
Deliverable 3: Documentation	Quote
Description: Contribute to webpage documentation based on above work
Deliverable 4: Hourly Consulting Rate	Quote
Description: Consulting/hourly rate for minor website updates

Download RFP & SOW Project #2

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Lindsay Yazzolino

Writer, Editor, Web Producer, and Social Media Specialist

Lindsay is an accessible technology consultant with particular interests in developing “hand-catching” tactile interfaces and in promoting hands-on science engagement. As a lifelong science enthusiast who has been totally blind since birth, she leverages her inherent nonvisual expertise to collaborate with ARISA Lab scientists, artists, and museum professionals to develop products designed to be experienced through touch and sound. Lindsay has spent several years as a cognitive neuroscience research coordinator, and continues to assist researchers with running studies of cognitive abilities in blind individuals such as braille reading, language, and mathematical proficiency.

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Kelsey Perrett

Writer, Editor, Web Producer, and Social Media Specialist

Kelsey Perrett is a Massachusetts-based freelance writer, editor, web producer, and social media specialist. She enjoys writing about travel, health and fitness, and the environment. When she isn’t writing, she can be found outside exploring trails, at the gym/yoga studio, or attempting to conquer an ever-expanding reading list. Kelsey Perrett is the author of the guidebook Moon New England Hiking.

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Miles Gordon

Multimedia Developer

Miles Gordon is an audio engineer and multimedia developer currently based in Honolulu. In addition to working on museum installations and accessible media applications, he has been involved in the development of several video games and the creation of several albums.

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Arlindo Goncalves

iOS Developer

Arlindo Goncalves is an iOS developer from Brockton, Massachusetts, who graduated from University of Massachusetts, Boston with a degree in Computer Science. He enjoys developing applications that help schools and other institutions engage youth, making education a focal point in their lives. In his free time, Arlindo enjoys playing soccer and cooking for his family and friends.

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