Research and Administration Assistant (Student)
About The Position
This position is tied to an SSHRC grant for research assistant purposes. The student will work with the two-faculty involved in the project on research papers, memos, bibliographic searches and assist with and attend a policy workshop to take place in DC. The workshop will require good administrative skills, willingness to deal with logistics, work with the budget person, and work on program/planning etc. It might also require putting together information related to research projects/papers. The position is from September –March. The workshop is likely to be scheduled in January 2027 (or March). As the project involves trade-related issues, we are interested in students who have specific interest in trade policy or related issues. The geographic focus is on Europe, Canada and the United States. Students who have an interest in political economy, regulation, trade and technology, international economic law, trade agreements, or related issues are strongly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Must be an enrolled American University student.
- Prior research experience.
- Prior administrative experience.
- Ability to work the requisite hours from September to March.
- BA senior, MA, JD, LLM, or PhD student.
- Good research skills (knowledge of databases both social science and possible legal databases).
- Ability to synthesize and read articles, proofread, find sources, and write succinctly.
- Self-directed and able to work independently.
- Willingness to be part of a project and assist with a workshop (logistics, note taking, researching possible speakers).
- Submit CV, brief cover letter, and writing sample if possible.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated research experience and references.
- Writing samples and evidence of research ability.
- Specific interest in trade policy or related issues.
- Interest in political economy, regulation, trade and technology, international economic law, trade agreements, or related issues.
- Ability to work for the duration of the position (September - March).
Responsibilities
- Work with faculty on research papers, memos, and bibliographic searches.
- Assist with and attend a policy workshop in DC.
- Handle workshop logistics, work with the budget person, and assist with program/planning.
- Compile information related to research projects/papers.
- Conduct research using social science and legal databases.
- Synthesize and read articles, proofread, find sources, and write succinctly.
- Take notes at the workshop.
- Research possible speakers for the workshop.
Benefits
- Opportunity to build experience and grow skills.
- Contribute to the university community.
- Potential eligibility for Federal Work Study (FWS) awards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
