Undergraduate Research Assistant, LBJ School
University of Texas at Austin
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About The Position
Professor Michael Wahman at the LBJ School is seeking an undergraduate research assistant (URA) to assist with content coding of English-language parliamentary speeches from Malawi, Zambia, Ghana, and Zimbabwe. This opportunity is open to current undergraduate students at the LBJ School. The hired URA will work for 10h/week throughout the summer, with some flexibility. The position is suitable for students interested in machine learning/African politics and/or women in politics.
Requirements
- Current undergraduate student at the LBJ School.
- Interest in machine learning/African politics and/or women in politics.
- Ability to perform all essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Must present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States no later than the third day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Code the content of a large number of speeches.
- Work collaboratively (remotely) with a group of RAs from the University of Birmingham in the UK.
- Receive training in content coding by Nikolaos Frantzeskakis, an expert in machine learning.
- Assist with content coding of English-language parliamentary speeches from Malawi, Zambia, Ghana, and Zimbabwe.
Benefits
- Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
