Electoral Reform Research Assistant Part-time

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
Hourly: $30; hours: up to 100 total; benefits: not...
Hybrid
Extensive r programming language experience
Interest in electoral reform systems
Graduate or undergraduate student status
The position involves providing statistical research assistance focused on evaluating U.S. electoral system reforms

Job Summary

  • The position involves providing statistical research assistance focused on evaluating U.S. electoral system reforms.
  • Candidates must have extensive experience with the R programming language or formal modeling skills in political science.
  • The role offers up to 100 hours of work at a rate of $30 per hour for Spring/Summer 2026.

Matching Summary

The position involves providing statistical research assistance focused on evaluating U.S. electoral system reforms.

Salary

Hourly: $30; Hours: Up to 100 total; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive R programming language experience
  • Interest in electoral reform systems
  • Graduate or undergraduate student status

Nice-to-have

  • Formal modeling experience in political science
  • Background in proportional representation studies
  • Single transferable vote knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Current Penn State employee or student status preferred
  • Successful completion of background checks required
  • Enrollment as graduate or undergraduate student

Work Rights

Not specified

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