Job Summary
Enthusiastic individual needed to work with an interdisciplinary team on a project looking at women's experiences in leadership in corrections. The research assistant will collaborate with the faculty on data collection, data management and coding, writing literature reviews, analyzing qualitative data, writing manuscripts for publication, research presentations, website design, and other tasks as assigned. Experience in working on creative projects, digital humanities, and/or visual arts is a plus.
Responsibilities*
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Performing routine research tasks, including qualitative data coding and analysis; participation in research team meetings; event planning; assisting in dissemination of research results to stakeholders and the community via creative and film mediums, the internet, and social media; conducting scholarly research and writing literature reviews; and more.
Required Qualifications*
Enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program in history, sociology, social work, gender and/or feminist theory, criminal justice, literature, film, or related field, as well as significant methodological training and excellent research and writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with a team.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
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U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.