Research Assistant (RA)

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Research Assistant (RA)
Requisition Number DU11796
Department Name 8M500:School of Information Science
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $15-$20
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
Must be an enrolled graduate student.
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Sitting at workstation for extended periods of time.
Shift
Will work around class schedule. 
Job Summary
A researcher in the School of Information Science is seeking one graduate research assistant during the 2024 spring semester to assist with the collection and analysis of TikTok data using the TikTok Research API to investigate the prevalence of shadow banning on the platform. The position will require up to 8 to 10-hours of research-related activity per week for 8 weeks (April and May 2024). The research assistant will play an essential role in the preparation and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data. Responsibilities will include cleaning data and coding observations based on description, hashtags, and video content. Additionally, if interested, the research assistant has the opportunity to participate in dissemination of research findings (this is not part of the paid work). The ideal candidate for the position is organized, flexible with scheduling, and willing and interested to work with social media data. In the required documents section of the application, please upload a statement of interest under “cover letter” and a current resume/CV.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office, use or awareness of TikTok
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
N/A
Deadline to Apply 03/18/2024
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