Research and Administration Assistant (Student)

American University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a part-time SSHRC grant Research Assistant to support two faculty on research papers, memos, and bibliographic searches. The role includes assisting with a policy workshop in Washington, DC, handling logistics, and coordinating with the budget person.

Ideal candidates have prior research and administrative experience and can commit September–March 2027. The position emphasizes trade policy topics with focus on Europe, Canada, and the United States, requiring strong

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a BA senior, MA, JD, LLM, or PhD student.
• Good research skills; knowledge of social science and legal databases.
• Ability to synthesize, read articles, proofread, and write succinctly.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research papers, memos, and bibliographic searches.
• Attend and help organize a policy workshop in DC; assist with logistics and budgeting.
• Support program planning and gather information related to research projects.

Skills

Research skills

Administrative experience

Independent work

Writing

Education

BA/MA/JD/LLM/PhD student

Tools

Research databases (social science & law)

Job description

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Department & Time Type

School of International Service

Part time

Job Description

Summary: This position is tied to an SSHRC grant for research assistant purposes. The student will work with the two-faculty involved in the project on research papers, memos, bibliographic searches and assist with and attend a policy workshop to take place in DC. The workshop will require good administrative skills, willingness to deal with logistics, work with the budget person, and work on program/planning etc. It might also require working on putting together information related to research projects/papers.

Applicant must have prior research and administrative experience. Applicants must be able to work the requisite hours as the position is from September – March. If the applicant can only work for the Fall semester, we may consider the application, but as the workshop is likely to be scheduled in January2027 (or March), we prefer applicants who have the time commitment to work for the duration of the position. The position starts September1 and ends March31,2027. As the project involves trade-related issues, we are interested in students who have a specific interest in trade policy or related issues. The geographic focus is on Europe, Canada and the United States. Students who have an interest in political economy, regulation, trade and technology, international economic law, trade agreements, or related issues are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Type / Hours

Part-time. 20 hours per week.

Salary Range

$18.40 - $23.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

• The applicant should be a BA senior, MA, JD, LLM, or PhD student.
• Good research skills (knowledge of databases both social science and possible legal databases).
• Ability to synthesize and read articles, proofread, find sources, and write succinctly.
• Be self-directed and able to work independently.
• Administrative experience – willing to be part of a project and assist with a workshop (logistics, note taking, researching possible speakers).
• Students should submit CV, brief cover letter and writing sample if possible.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Demonstrated research experience and references if possible plus CV.
• Writing samples and evidence of research ability.

Additional 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.

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Contact

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