Research Assistant (Student)

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Department:

School of International Service

Time Type:

Part time

Flsa Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Department of Politics, Governance, and Economics is seeking a Research Assistant to support Professor Poole with a project on the impacts of cross-border investment and technology adoption. The student is expected to perform extensive economic literature searches and summary reviews and to provide support on data analysis and descriptive statistics.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work:

• Part-Time.

• Student.

• 8 hours per week.
• $17.95 - $18.20 per hour (commensurate with experience).
• Current undergraduate student with a solid understanding of International Economics.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence and other digital technologies, i.e., Stata statistical software, is preferred.
• Ability to understand the Korean language is a plus.
• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Salary Range:

Required Education And Experience:

Preferred Education And Experience:

Other Details

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