Comparative Politics Research Assistant (Student)

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Department:

School of Public Affairs

Time Type:

Part time

Job Description:

Summary:
Research Assistant for Prof. Saul Newman for Fall 2024. Responsibilities include: Library research, data gathering and data analysis for projects on voting behavior, nationalism and religion in politics. 

Education:

• Must be an SPA MA, MPA, MPP student with an interest in Comparative Politics.

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics.

• Data analysis skills and comparative politics knowledge preferred.

• An interview will be requested. 

Hours:

• Up to 20/hr. a week for Fall 2024. There will be some weekly variation in hours.

Compensation:

• $18.50/hour for MA-level students.

In addition to submitting an application via Workday:

Forward Resume and cover letter to:

Saul Newman

Associate Dean, School of Public Affairs

snewman@american.edu

Work Study:

No

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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