"Research Assistant (Student)"

Job Details

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Department:

School of Public Affairs

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

Seeking an advanced undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) or master's RA for the upcoming academic year. The RA will help with data collection for a database on international non-governmental organizations serving women. Some of the associated tasks can be completed remotely, but others will require regular visits to the Library of Congress in downtown DC for approximately eight weeks. No prior research experience is required. The ideal candidate will be organized, able to work independently, and have an interest in women's rights, transnational activism, and/or human rights.

Applications will start being reviewed on Monday, Nov. 17.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Current AU student.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• All AU students are eligible to apply for this position, with a preference for those students with a Federal Work Study award.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees

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