Communication Arts and Sciences Graduate Research Assistant

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in State College, PA seeks a researcher to perform qualitative and quantitative content analysis of arguments gathered from a survey experiment. Weekly independent coding and meetings to resolve coding disagreements will help establish intercoder reliability for the dissertation project.

The position supports academic research, requires careful data handling, and adherence to university policies. A background check will be completed as part of employment.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The expected work includes qualitative and quantitative content analysis of arguments collected as part of a survey experiment. As such, weekly work will include independent coding of arguments and meetings to reconcile coding disagreements. This position is necessary to establish intercoder reliability for original research conducted for my dissertation.

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