Research Assistant - Eugene Lang College

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School is seeking graduate students to serve as Research Assistants for departments, labs, and affiliated centers, with good attention to detail, independent project management, and strong writing and organizational skills. Core duties include conceiving new research questions, supporting literature reviews, analyzing data, and preparing work for presentation and publication.

This is primarily on-campus work, with a hybrid option noted; hourly rate is $31.37/hr, under a collective

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative/office setting.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Google Suite and spreadsheets.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills for large data management.
• Comfortable using Zoom and handling FERPA privacy.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and help develop research questions with faculty.
• Support literature reviews and data analysis.
• Prepare work for presentation and publication.
• Assist with presentations and publications; maintain confidentiality.
• Collaborate in a hybrid graduate student role.

Skills

Writing skills

Data analysis

Project management

Attention to detail

FERPA awareness

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

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)

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.

Since our founding in 1919, The New School has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center. At our university, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world. As a New School employee, you will be a part of the university’s mission to prepare and inspire students to bring about positive change in the world.

We look forward to receiving your application!