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

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