Temporary Research Assistant

About the role

Brandeis University seeks to hire a temporary Research Assistant. This is a part time position through November 2026. The hourly rate is $21. Job Description: seeking a research assistant with an MA or other advanced degree in politics/political science for research relating to US foreign policy and international organizations. The research assistant will collect, organize, and cross-reference information from digital archives or other online databases. The position requires an ability to work independently and maintain close attention to detail; strong word processing and digital literacy skills; and experience with spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. Hours are flexible, up to 10 hours per week on average. Pay Range Disclosure The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").