Research Support Associate 2

Functional Area: Research – Social Science

Department: Political Science

School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Category: Non-Exempt

Visa
Sponsorship Available: No

Schedule: M-F

Posting Description

RESEARCH
SUPPORT ASSOCIATE 2 (RSA), Political Science, to support the research and administrative needs of the Global Diversity Lab
at MIT, directed by Professor Evan Lieberman; assist with research on topics related to the challenge of governing diverse societies; will
compile literature reviews and maintain bibliographic database, conduct case studies, and write memos; collect, clean, and analyze data;
help design and field online surveys; provide feedback and assistance at all stages of research projects; help to disseminate research
findings; conduct research for rapid response / policy-related short pieces; perform general administrative duties, including maintaining
lab website, organizing lab calendar, ordering catering for weekly meetings, processing expenses, hiring short-term research assistants,
providing support for conference and working-group planning, and other miscellaneous tasks; and participate in weekly lab meetings of
approximately four faculty and eight PhD students.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High school
diploma or its equivalent; and robust communication and organizational skills. PREFERRED: Knowledge of social science research and
data collection methods (quantitative and qualitative); robust statistical analysis (Stata or R) and data management (spreadsheets and
databases) skills; GIS analysis skills; experience with Latex; interest in the political economy of development; and an undergraduate degree
in political science or related social science or policy discipline. Job #24932-4

This is an ideal position for
someone interested in gaining research experience in political science and potentially pursuing graduate study in a social science /
policy-related field.

This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension to two years.

The anticipated start date
is on or around July 1, 2025.

This is a hybrid position, and the RSA is expected to work in the office 3 days/ week during the
academic semester.

Please submit a cover letter, writing sample (for example, a paper from a college course), two letters of
recommendation and an academic transcript as a single PDF.

We will begin reviewing applications on June 1 but will consider
applications on a rolling basis.

5/1/2025