Job Summary 

Several Research Assistants (RA) are sought to support a research study on carceral conditions and culture. This is a 12-month, renewable position.

Essential Functions 

• Assisting in management of study records, both paper and electronic.
• Participating in survey administration, including inside of a custodial environment.
• Data coding and management.
• Adhering to codes of the conduct for research, university activities and correctional institutions.

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice or a related discipline.  
• Experience with primary data collection, particularly with justice-involved populations and with conducting confidential semi-structured interviews, is beneficial but not required.
• These skills will be advantageous in this role:
  • Training or direct experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection
  • Comfort with conducting engaged research with justice-involved populations, members of vulnerable populations, and agency leadership.
  • Highly organized and attentive to detail.

Location 

• University City, Philadelphia, PA  

Additional Information 

This is a Part time Per Diem position classified as non-exempt.  The pay offered is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.   

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.  

Special Instructions to the Applicant 

• Candidates should include: a cover letter describing research interests and experience and addressing fit with the project description above; curriculum vitae.
• Regional travel is required, with travel expenses incurred.
• The successful candidate will need to complete training for Human Subjects Research in the social sciences required by Drexel University.
• The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until it is completed.