How do they match: Social Science Research Assistants

  • 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.

  • Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
  • Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
  • Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
  • Present research findings to groups of people.
  • Code data in preparation for computer entry.
  • Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
  • Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

  • Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.