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Ohio Wesleyan University

P&G Research Assistant-SW

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Delaware, OH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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A Research Assistant assists with a research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. Typically conduct research under the guidance of senior researchers or professors. These roles are often held by undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in relevant fields, or individuals with relevant work experience.

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Politics and Government Research AssistantNumber of Openings:

2Purpose/Objective of the

Role:

Research assistants will code human rights reports, continuing to build a global dataset on human rights abuses. Project is led by Professor Franklin, with support from a grant from the Centennial Center with the American Political Science Association.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Research Assistants (RAs) will be trained on applying coding schemes to measure the severity and targets of human rights abuses. RAs will then use information in human rights reports to code the variables for a wide range of countries. RAs will largely work independently at times that fit their schedules but will meet regularly with Prof. Franklin and discuss any questions or difficulties they encounter in the coding process. The position could be fall only or extend into spring depending on how long the grant funding holds out.

Qualifications/Skills:

Current OWU student, sophomore status or higher, preferably majoring in Politics and Government, International Studies, or similar social science field. Students must be able to carefully follow directions, work independently and stay on task. Students must also attend meetings with professor and communicate any questions or difficulties.

Potential Future Career Benefit:

This position will be very useful to students considering graduate school. RAs will learn about social science research and they will also learn a lot about human rights around the world.

NOTE:

Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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