How do they match: Social Science Research Assistants

  • Social Science Research Assistants

  • Data Analyst
  • Scientist
  • Political Science Research Assistant
  • Research Data Analyst
  • Research Scientist
  • Social Science Research Analyst

  • Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.

  • Administer standardized tests to research subjects, or interview them to collect research data.
  • Code data in preparation for computer entry.
  • Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
  • Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
  • Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
  • Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
  • Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.

  • Collect archival data.
  • Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
  • Develop technical or scientific databases.
  • Manage scientific or technical project resources.
  • Plan social sciences research.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Record research or operational data.
  • Supervise scientific or technical personnel.