Research Assistant II Lab

Job Summary

The Cultural Dynamics Lab at Harvard University, directed by Joshua Conrad Jackson, is seeking a full-time Research Assistant with computational and data analysis skills for a series of projects aimed at studying the cultural evolution of social categories. Projects will involve analyzing natural language datasets, designing agent-based models, and running experiments.

• Collecting, processing, and analyzing large-scale social media or other natural language datasets.
• Writing and editing agent-based models.
• Designing experiments.
• Writing papers under the mentorship of the PI.
• Presenting research at conferences.
• Assisting with maintaining shared lab resources, such as IRB protocols.

Basic Qualifications (required):

• 1-2 years research experience in psychology, social/political science, communications, economics, computer science, data science, statistics, or related field.

Additional Qualifications and Skills (preferred):

• BA/BS in psychology, social/political science, communications, economics, computer science, data science, statistics, or related field.
• Excellent data analysis and coding abilities, including skills in statistical analysis (e.g., R), computational methods (e.g., NLP methods), programming (e.g., Python), online research tools (e.g., Qualtrics).
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of organization with careful attention to detail.
• This position requires a high degree of motivation, though extensive training and supervision will be provided.

• Standard Hours/
  
  Schedule:
  
  35 hours per week.
• Visa Sponsorship Information:
  Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Pre-Employment Screening:
  Identity.
• Other Information:
  All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources. This is a one-year term position with renewal dependent upon continuation of funding.

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

This position is salary grade level 053. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

• Generous paid time off including parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement plans with university contributions.
• Wellbeing and mental health resources.
• Support for families and caregivers.
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks.

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