Temporary Research Assistant

Brandeis University • Waltham, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sillerman Center at Brandeis University is looking for a temporary research assistant to support two key research projects: 'Philanthropic Collaboratives: Challenges, Opportunities, and Community Building' and 'Philanthropy Meeting the Moment and Filling the Gap: An Exploration of How Private Philanthropy Aims to Support Communities at a Time of Uncertainty'. The research assistant will collaborate with the Sillerman team to finalize data collection, conduct data analysis, and contribute to writing journal articles for both projects. This role emphasizes teamwork, with all members contributing equitably. The position requires knowledge of US philanthropy, experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods, strong writing skills, and effective communication for weekly check-ins with a supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge about the field of philanthropy in the United States.
• Interest and experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Strong writing skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist on research projects: 'Philanthropic Collaboratives: Challenges, Opportunities, and Community Building' and 'Philanthropy Meeting the Moment and Filling the Gap: An Exploration of How Private Philanthropy Aims to Support Communities at a Time of Uncertainty'.
• Support and finalize data collection for the research projects.
• Conduct data analysis for the research projects.
• Contribute to writing associated journal articles for each project.
• Collaborate with the rest of the Sillerman team.
• Participate in weekly check-ins with their supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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