STUDENT-Politics Research Assistant

Job Description

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 Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) major or minor or completion 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, End Note).

• Strong interest in feminist theory, critical theory, and/or gender and politics.

Pay Rate: $15.50

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