Undergraduate Research Assistant, LBJ School
The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT
•Onsite
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.
- Ability to work 10 hours per week throughout the summer.
- Interest in machine learning/African politics and/or women in politics.
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.
- Assist with content coding of English-language parliamentary speeches from Malawi, Zambia, Ghana, and Zimbabwe.
Benefits
- Students 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
Education Level
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