Research Support Associate 2

MIT•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

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; 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 organizing events, assisting with grants, 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. This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension to two years. The anticipated start date is mid-June. 4/2/2026

Requirements

a high school diploma or its equivalent

Nice To Haves

a degree in political science or related social or policy science discipline
thorough knowledge of social science research and data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative)
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 organizing events
assisting with grants
preparing and transmitting correspondence for recommendations and related mailings
making travel arrangements and processing expenses
assisting with class preparation
other miscellaneous tasks