McManus Events Coding Research Assistant

Job Description and Position Requirements

The College of the Liberal Arts, Department of Political Science is seeking applicants for a part‑time position as McManus Historical Events Coding Research Assistant.

• Read news reports related to historical events.
• Conduct internet research to gather relevant information.
• Record data on historical events following a provided codebook.

The work will be conducted in the spring semester with the possibility to continue in the summer, for about 15 hours per week at a rate of $16 per hour.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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