Research Assistant - Ethnographic Research

The New School • Bovina, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Research Assistant position with Professor Kate Eichhorn supports a book-length research project through secondary and ethnographic research, qualitative interviews, and other research-related tasks. The ideal candidate has experience with qualitative research, research ethics and IRB protocols, and an interest in youth subcultures, digital platforms, and/or memory studies, with preference given to graduate students with research methods training. The role is primarily remote/hybrid with occasional on-campus responsibilities.

Requirements

• Previous experience carrying out secondary research
• Training and previous experience carrying out qualitative interviews
• Understanding of research ethics and IRB protocols

Nice To Haves

• Interest in youth subcultures, the social and cultural impacts of digital platforms, and/or memory studies
• Prefer graduate student in the social sciences who has already completed one more research methods courses at the graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Secondary research and ethnographic research in support of a book-length project.
• Other related duties to support research as needed.
• Supports a book-length research project through secondary and ethnographic research, qualitative interviews, and other research-related tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree