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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
We are looking for a temporary research assistant on the National Neighborhood Data Archive, to assist in updating our Voter Registration, Turnout, and Partisanship dataset under the direction of Lindsay Gypin and Dr. Philippa Clarke in the Social Environment and Health (SEH) program at the University of Michigan?s Institute for Social Research. Project work is expected to conclude in Fall 2024.
Responsibilities*
The research assistant is needed to assist with identifying new and updated data sources, writing dataset documentation, data curation and management, and creating infographics and data visuals. In addition, the research assistant will meet with the Data Project Manager and other stakeholders weekly to discuss project progress.
Required Qualifications*
Successful candidates will have a background in research data management, data curation, and information.
- Ability to find, download, and manipulate tabular data.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (especially Microsoft Excel).
- Basic OpenRefine, Stata, R, or Python skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Proficiency with Zotero, EndNote or another citation management software.
- Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
Desired Qualifications*
- Graduate coursework in library and information science or a similar field.
Work Schedule
5-10 hours per week, including some hours M-Th 10am-3pm EST.
Additional Information
The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of out commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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