Job Description
Research Assistant
Hybrid/Remote
Summary:
We are looking for a Research Assistant to help support qualitative and quantitative research projects focused on generative AI.
The research assistant will perform such tasks as moderating sessions, coding open-ended survey data, literature reviews, analyzing interview transcripts, and assisting with a range of qualitative and quantitative studies. The right candidates will have strong attention to detail, be excellent communicators, and have a passion for research.
Must haves:
- Qualitative Researcher: Coding open-ended survey data, coding interview data, reviewing interview data. Quantitative: Written a survey and analyzed Data
- Lab Experience is critical for qualitative experience.
Responsibilities:
- Moderate remote and in-person research sessions
- Conduct searches and research reviews
- Read and process academic articles and research reports
- Qualitatively code various materials (e.g., articles, open-ended responses)
- Help summarize major findings (preferred: utilization of programming or statistical skills to help summarize findings)
- Assist in survey writing, data collection, data cleaning, and analysis
- Support researchers and prepare materials as needed for research project purposes
Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage one’s time
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and project tracking is a plus
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and to interpret and communicate research findings and insights
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel
Preferred experience:
- Experience in an academic research lab
- Reading and reviewing academic publications and writing literature reviews
- Coding open-ended survey data
- Cleaning survey data
- Piloting surveys and/or cognitive testing
- Coding interview transcripts
- Assisting with running social science lab studies
- Basic programming and/or statistical skills
Education:
B.A. / B.S. in psychology, sociology, communication, linguistics, political science, science and technology studies, HCI, or related field
Job Tags
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