Research Assistant - Eugene Lang College

newschool; United States; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School is seeking graduate students to serve as Research Assistants for Lang faculty, labs, and affiliated centers. The role emphasizes attention to detail, independent project management, and strong writing and organizational skills.

The position is hybrid, on campus for collaboration, with an hourly rate of $31.37, and includes expectations to conduct literature reviews, analyze data, and prepare work for presentation and publication while maintaining FERPA privacy.

Qualifications

• Prior office or administrative experience
• Strong writing skills
• Proficient in Google Suite
• Proficient / Advanced in Excel and Google Sheet with the ability to organize and manage large amounts of information
• Comfortable with all aspects of Zoom
• Ability to maintain student privacy (FERPA)

Responsibilities

• Conceive new research questions and assist faculty in developing continued research questions
• Support faculty in literature reviews
• Analyze data
• Prepare work for presentation and publication

Skills

Strong writing

Independent project management

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Tools

Google Suite

Excel

Google Sheets

Zoom

Job description

Lang seeks graduate students to serve as Research Assistants for departments, labs, and affiliated centers with good attention to detail, independent project management skills, and strong writing and organizational skills.

CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceive new research questions and assist faculty in developing continued research questions
• Support faculty in literature reviews
• Analyze data
• Prepare work for presentation and publication

Please be sure to discuss with your supervisor the specific expectations for your assignment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior office or administrative experience
• Strong writing skills
• Proficient in Google Suite
• Proficient / Advanced in Excel and Google Sheet with the ability to organize and manage large amounts of information
• Comfortable with all aspects of Zoom
• Ability to maintain to student privacy (FERPA)

WORK MODE

This position is primarily in-person and is based on campus to support effective in-person collaboration and engagement.

Hourly Rate : $31.37/hr

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between SENS-UAW, Local 7902 and the University.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

The Research Assistant will support an Lang faculty member with research activities, including developing research questions, conducting literature reviews, analyzing data, and assisting with presentations and publications. The role requires strong writing, organizational, and project management skills, proficiency with Google Workspace, Excel, and Zoom, and the ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality. This is a hybrid graduate student position that provides hands‑on experience in academic research and scholarly collaboration.