Research Intern

REJIS; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

REJIS is seeking a Research Assistant to provide general social science research support for low to moderate complexity assignments. Responsibilities include literature reviews, statistical analysis of data, and preparing memos, tables, and graphs under supervision.

You will help develop project materials and serve as an editor for deliverables, while supporting business development through coordination of documents and background research on programs and agency goals.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed Master's degree in criminology or related field.
• Basic knowledge of research principles, processes, and methods.
• Data entry experience and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong MS Office skills; familiarity with statistical software (SPSS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general research support related to social science on low to moderate complexity assignments.
• Conduct literature reviews and statistical analysis of data.
• Prepare memos, tables, and graphs under supervision.
• Develop project materials and edit deliverables.
• Support business development through document coordination and reproduction.
• Assist in background research for new business development and agency goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research basics

Data entry

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

SPSS familiarity

Education

Master's degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice/Social Science or related field

Tools

SPSS

MS Office

Job description

Description

• Provide general research support related to social science on assignments of low to moderate complexity


• Conduct literature reviews, statistical analysis of primary and secondary data


• Prepare memos, tables, and graphs based on findings under supervision of experienced professionals


• Develop project materials, such as report outlines, visual exhibits for reports, and serves as an editor for deliverables


• Support business development efforts through coordination of document preparation and reproduction


• Under the direction of senior staff, support the development of new business by conducting background research on programs, award history, and agency goals and objectives


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree (or higher) in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Social Science, or a closely related field


• Basic knowledge of the principles, processes, and methods of research


• Data entry experience and problem solving skills


• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously


• Strong proficiency with MS Office software; familiarity with statistical software packages (SPSS in particular) required

The pay for this position is $20/hour.

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