Job Summary
An anthropology professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences is seeking a research assistant for summer 2026. The selected applicant will work on an existing anthropology project will assist the professor in conducting research and data analysis. The assistant will be asked to translate, transcribe, and transliterate Arabic as part of this job and be available for work approximately 5-7 hours per week.
Required Qualifications*
BA in anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, or a related field
Modes of Work
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