Social Science Research Assistant

$65,312 - $80,891/Yr

Stanford University - Stanford, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Stanford, CA

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Social Science Research Assistant position at Stanford University's Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) involves conducting social science research, drafting reports, and supporting teaching and administrative activities. The role focuses on international security issues, including nuclear weapons policy and the laws of armed conflict. The assistant will work closely with Professor Scott Sagan and is expected to contribute to various research projects and administrative tasks over a one-year fixed term.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social science research on international security issues.
• Draft reports and assist with funding proposals and budget tracking.
• Support teaching activities by preparing presentations and correspondence.
• Organize course simulations and manage logistics as the course administrator.
• Manage a busy calendar, arrange travel, and handle reimbursements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree in a relevant social science field or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with nuclear policy and the laws of armed conflict.
• Experience with survey experiments and statistical software such as Stata or R.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using Amazon's Mechanical Turk or Qualtrics.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement