Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) - Criminal Justice Policy

University of Texas at Austin

86d • $1,875 - $2,612

About The Position

As a Graduate Research Assistant, you’ll collaborate with Professor Cunningham at the LBJ School of Public Affairs to explore and examine criminal justice policies. Projects will include: assessing the consequences of LBJ’s War on Crime, evaluating the impact of prison oversight, and analyzing crime trends in Texas.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and previous use of statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, Python) is desired but not required.
• GRAs must meet the Conditions for Student Employment set forth by the Office of Graduate Studies.

Nice To Haves

• Interested in Economics, Law, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data relevant to criminal justice policies.
• Support the development of policy impact models and conduct literature reviews to evaluate policy impacts.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and policy briefs to communicate findings effectively.
• Work closely with Professor Cunningham and the research team to contribute to ongoing projects.

Benefits

• Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees