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Research Assistant

World Politics Review
Location:
United States (New York, NY)
Website:
http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com
Email:
jobs@worldpoliticsreview.com
Description:
World Politics Review, an online information service that helps its users closely follow and better understand international affairs, is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to assist with the populating and build-out of a new research database.

Responsibilities include: - Researching and locating authoritative source material containing facts and hard data on international affairs. - Populating internal content management system with research findings. - Potentially working with WPR staff to design and implement database architecture and user interface (based on skill level and qualifications).

Qualification:
- Ph.D. student in international relations or similar field preferred. - Experience researching one or more of these fields: arms, energy, food and agriculture, medicine, aid and development, trade and immigration. - Excellent online research skills. - Experience with online statistical databases and serial publications desirable. - Database and spreadsheet experience preferred. - Self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision. - Must be available to work part time in WPR's office in New York City.

We are looking for someone who can devote 10 hours per week between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm each business day.