Part-time Student Research Assistant (undergraduate) – Department Of Sociology And Criminology, Criminal Justice Research Center.

The Pennsylvania State University

State College, PA, US
Hybrid
Full-time penn state undergraduate student
Available to work at least 10 hours per week
Familiarity with basic r coding
The role involves cleaning court actor names and searching online for background information on attorneys involved in Pennsylvania Court cases

Job Summary

  • The role involves cleaning court actor names and searching online for background information on attorneys involved in Pennsylvania Court cases.
  • Work is primarily conducted online with periodic in-person meetings to review progress on data collection projects.
  • This position supports an ongoing project focused on analyzing how the background of court actors may contribute to racial disparities in sentencing decisions.

Matching Summary

The role involves cleaning court actor names and searching online for background information on attorneys involved in Pennsylvania Court cases.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full-time Penn State undergraduate student
  • Available to work at least 10 hours per week
  • Familiarity with basic R coding

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in the court system and dockets
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Knowledge of sociology or criminology field

Key Requirements

  • Must be a full-time Penn State undergraduate student
  • Must live in State College over the summer
  • Successful completion of background checks

Work Rights

Must be a current Penn State student

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