Research Assistant, Heilbroner Center for Capitalism Studies

The New School • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a standard RA position to support the research of a faculty member under the project Towards a New Democratic Political Economy. At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to over 9,000 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our 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. Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.

Requirements

• Current NSSR student
• Experience with economic data and statistical analysis
• Some econometrics background

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

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: Your pay rate will be $31.37 according to the SENS-UAW contract.
• This Research Assistant position will be paid hourly on a biweekly basis.
• You will have to submit timesheets for approval in MyDay.
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between SENS-UAW, Local 7902 and the University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed