Student Researcher

Stubblefield Institute; Shepherdstown, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Stubblefield Institute in Shepherdstown seeks a Student Researcher to support a criminology/sociology project. You will review literature, locate and summarize scholarly sources, and assist with data collection and management using qualitative and quantitative methods.

The role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. SPSS/Stata experience is preferred; Federal Work Study eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Must be Federal Work Study eligible and enrolled as an undergraduate.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with literature reviews and data handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews on assigned topics and summarize sources.
• Locate, evaluate, and summarize scholarly sources for the project.
• Compile information from primary and secondary sources and assist data collection.
• Assist with data organization and management, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Prepare summaries of findings and assist with reports and conference presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Literature reviews

Data analysis

SPSS

Stata

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate student enrollment

Tools

SPSS

Stata

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department Student Emp College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Student Researcher will work closely with Criminology and Sociology faculty in the Department of Social Sciences to support an ongoing research project. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews on assigned topics; locating, evaluating, and summarizing scholarly sources; compiling information and data from primary and secondary sources; and assisting with data collection, organization, and management. The student will perform descriptive and exploratory analyses using both qualitative and quantitative methods, prepare summaries of research findings, and assist with reports and conference presentations. Candidates should possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Preferred qualifications include experience with statistical analysis software programs like SPSS or Stata. The ability to work independently, maintain accuracy, and meet project deadlines is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be Federal Work Study eligible

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/22/2026