Research Assistant, Business-State Relations in Authoritarian Regimes.

The New School•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Research Assistant position is to support the research of a faculty member under the project Business-State Relations in Authoritarian Regimes. This Research Assistant position will be paid hourly on a biweekly basis. The New School is a university that redefines the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, it is home to over 9,000 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across its renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design, The New School for Social Research, Eugene Lang college of Liberal Arts, Parsons Paris, and the College of Performing Arts. Its progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned it recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.

Requirements

Current NSSR student

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Hungarian language is preferred

Responsibilities

Perform research tasks under the supervision of a faculty member or associate researcher assigned by Professor William Milberg (e.g., literature reviews, data collection, basic analysis, and drafting support)
Assist with the organization of events and convenings hosted by the Heilbroner Center for Capitalism Studies (e.g., logistical preparation, coordination, and on-site support)
Attend events organized by the Heilbroner Center (including conferences, workshops, and talks)
Provide basic logistical support during events (e.g., registration, audio-visual support, welcoming speaker, note-taking, catering)
Participate in bi-weekly research assistant meetings to provide updates on progress and receive feedback
Maintain regular communication with supervisors and meet agreed deadlines