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The Poverty, Violence, and Governance Lab at CDDRL is hiring full-time undergraduate Research Assistants (RAs) for the Sumer Squarter 2024. RAs will work on our current research on gender-based violence in conflict zones. Specifically, they will help map the presence of drug cartels in Mexico based on news sources in Spanish. Spanish proficiency is required.
About the position:
- You will commit to working full-time (35+ hours/week) for ten weeks (full summer quarter).
- The position is remote but has access to PovGov's offices in Encina Hall.
- You will receive a VPUE grant of 7500 USD at the end of your work.
What we are looking for in our RAs:
- Discipline, independence, and ability to deliver results under strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated interest in violence, poverty, and governance in general.
- Previous work experience as a Research Assistant.
- Major in a relevant field of social sciences: Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Journalism, Latin American Studies, Criminology.
- Ability to remain motivated despite the repetitive nature of the validation process.
You will be working with a team of dedicated scholars whose mission is to use innovative methodologies and data streams to generate scientific understanding about the causes, consequences, and dynamics of violence. Our research aims to contribute to restoring peace, security, and human rights.
If you have questions, please contact Kim Juárez Jensen, Research Associate, Poverty, Violence, and Governance Lab, at kimaje@stanford.edu.
The deadline to apply is Friday, April 26.