STUDENT-Politics Research Assistant
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Job Location:
Ithaca, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
05-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
Dr. Sumru Atuk (Politics) seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate student to serve as a Research Assistant. The student will contribute to a faculty research project in feminist political theory social movements and gender-based violence with a focus on preparing a scholarly book manuscript for publication. This position offers hands-on experience with academic research writing and publication processes.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of a scholarly book manuscript for publication.
- Conduct reference checking and ensure citation accuracy and consistency.
- Perform brief targeted research on relevant scholarly literature policy documents or historical materials.
- Help organize bibliographic materials.
- Attend and participate in regular project meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Junior or senior undergraduate student majoring in Politics.
- Either a Womens Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS)major or minor orcompletion of coursework in WGSS.
- Familiarity with social movements literature and practice.
- In good academic standing and able to demonstrate the ability to manage independent research tasks.
- Strong reading writing and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with academic research or as a research assistant.
- Familiarity with citation management tools (e.g. Zotero EndNote).
- Strong interest in feminist theory critical theory and/or gender and politics.
Key Skills
- Logistics & Procurement
- Community Support
- Fire And Safety Engineering
- Informatica
- Data Analysis
About Company
Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering ... View more
