Department or Unit Name Sociology Position Headcount 4 Position Title Student Research Assistant Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027 Term or Semester All Academic Year Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Undergrad Anticipated Pay Range $22.00 - $22.00 Pay Range Information
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On which Campus will this work be done? Orange Approved Supervisor Peter Supervisor Email Simi
Desired Start Date 08/24/2026 Projected End Date 05/14/2027 Average number of hours per week Up to 19 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Undergraduate Sociology Student Research Assistant supports faculty-led research projects within the Department of Sociology under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). This position provides Sociology majors with hands-on experience in social science research, including data collection, analysis, and the application of research methods to topics related to society, culture, inequality, public policy, and community engagement.
Responsibilities
Assist faculty with research projects by collecting, organizing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
Conduct literature reviews and summarize scholarly research relevant to project objectives.
Assist with survey development, interview transcription, coding, and data management.
Prepare research materials, reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication or conference presentations.
Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and supporting documentation for funding agencies.
Maintain accurate research records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with ethical research standards.
Participate in research meetings and contribute to discussions regarding project progress and findings.
Perform additional research and administrative duties as assigned to support faculty research initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Current undergraduate student majoring in Sociology.
Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with faculty and fellow researchers.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and following ethical research practices.
Desired Qualifications
Successful completion of introductory sociology coursework; completion of Research Methods or Statistics is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata, or NVivo) is preferred but not required.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS
