Graduate Student Research Assistant

SelectUSA; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

SelectUSA invites applications for a part-time Graduate Student Research Assistant position in its Research Division. The role involves supporting social science research aimed at improving judicial administration in federal courts. Candidates should be enrolled in a graduate program, possess research experience, and have knowledge of statistical software. Flexibility with remote work options is available, making this an excellent opportunity for graduate students seeking practical research experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate student enrolled full-time in social or behavioral sciences.
• Research experience as a student, intern, or volunteer.
• Proficient in statistical software and database management.

Responsibilities

• Support Research Division project teams in conducting social science research.
• Conduct literature reviews and organize, code, and analyze data.
• Develop and administer research instruments and write reports.

Skills

Research

Data analysis

Strong writing skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of statistical software

Education

Enrolled in a graduate program in social or behavioral sciences

Tools

SAS

SPSS

STATA

R

Excel

Access

FileMaker

Job description

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Duties

The Research Division undertakes empirical research related to the operation of the federal courts, often at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States and its committees, specific courts, or other groups in the federal court system.

Responsibilities

The primary duties of the graduate student research assistant are to support Research Division project teams in designing and conducting social science research aimed at improving judicial administration in federal appellate, district, and bankruptcy courts. Specific tasks, under the guidance of a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate, may include:

• Conducting literature reviews
• Organizing, coding, and analyzing data
• Creating and documenting datasets
• Creating tables and graphs to present research findings
• Developing research instruments such as interview protocols, questionnaires, and coding protocols
• Writing and administering online surveys
• Writing reports of research findings

The Federal Judicial Center offers telework and flexible work options. This position is remote-eligible and does not require relocation.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen, with exceptions at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/search-judiciary-jobs/citizenship-requirements-employment-judiciary
• Must complete a background check
• Relatives of Center staff cannot be employed at the Center

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a graduate program in social or behavioral sciences (psychology, sociology, political science) at an accredited institution, full-time
• Research experience as a student, intern, or volunteer
• Knowledge of statistical software (SAS, SPSS, STATA, R)
• Knowledge of database management (Excel, Access, FileMaker)
• Strong writing and communication skills

Employment terms vary by semester, with summer commitments of at least 8 weeks at 30-39 hours/week, and 12-15 hours/week during spring/fall. Max hours per week: 39.

Salary

• First and second-year graduate students: $19.65/hour
• Third-year or completed degree: $22.11/hour

This is a part-time position with no benefits.