Research Support Associate 2

MIT • Cambridge, MA

2d

About The Position

SENIOR RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE , Political Science , to coordinate the class- and research-related needs of four professors. Responsibilities will include assisting with research by locating information, proofreading work, performing data analysis, and preparing tables for papers that are in the process of publication; assisting with the fielding of experiments and surveys; and performing general administrative duties, including preparing and transmitting correspondence for recommendations and related mailings, making travel arrangements and processing expenses, assisting with class preparation, and other miscellaneous tasks. This is an ideal position for someone interested in gaining research experience in political science.

Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• thorough knowledge of social science research and data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative)

Nice To Haves

• A degree in political science or related social or policy science discipline
• strong statistical analysis (Stata or R) and data management (spreadsheets and databases) skills
• A writing sample and three letters of recommendation will be needed at the time of interview

Responsibilities

• assisting with research by locating information
• proofreading work
• performing data analysis
• preparing tables for papers that are in the process of publication
• assisting with the fielding of experiments and surveys
• performing general administrative duties, including preparing and transmitting correspondence for recommendations and related mailings
• making travel arrangements and processing expenses
• assisting with class preparation
• other miscellaneous tasks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees