Graduate Student Research Assistant Job at Judicial Branch - Agency Wide, Washington DC

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  • Judicial Branch - Agency Wide
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Summary

The primary duties and responsibilities of the graduate student research assistant are to provide support to Research Division project teams in the design and conduct of social science research aimed at discovering innovative or improved approaches to the judicial administration in federal appellate, district, and bankruptcy courts.

This job is open to

  • Students

    Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.

Clarification from the agency

One or more vacancies may be filled with this announcement. Applicants must be current graduate students.

Duties

Specific duties and responsibilities, generally exercised under the guidance of a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate, may include support with:
  • Conducting literature reviews;
  • Organizing, coding, and analyzing data;
  • Creating and documenting datasets;
  • Creating tables and graphs to present research findings;
  • Developing research instruments such as interview protocols, questionnaires, and coding protocols;
  • Writing and administering online surveys; and
  • Writing reports of research findings.
The Federal Judicial Center offers a range of telework and flexible work schedule options based on the employee's position categorization. The Graduate Student Research Assistant position is a remote-eligible position and will not require relocation.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

  • You must be a United States Citizen, subject to the exceptions enumerated at
  • Selectee must favorably complete a background investigation.
  • Relatives of Center staff members may not be employed at the Center in any capacity.
  • All requirements must be met for full consideration.
The Federal Judicial Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and an inclusive work culture. It strives to maintain a professional and collegial workplace in which everyone is valued and treated fairly and respectfully.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled and seeking a graduate degree in a social or behavioral science discipline such as psychology, sociology, or political science at an accredited educational institution, on a full-time basis;
  • Experience working in a research environment either as a paid employee, intern, or volunteer, or as part of a graduate school program;
  • Knowledge of statistical programs such as SAS, SPSS, STATA, and R;
  • Knowledge of database management programs such as Excel, Access, or FileMaker;
  • Strong writing skills; and
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively.
Summer graduate student research assistants are asked to commit to at least eight weeks of employment for 30 to 39 hours per week.

Spring and fall semester graduate student research assistants are asked to commit to 12 to 15 hours per week.

Graduate student research assistants are limited to working a maximum of 39 hours per week.

Education

Currently enrolled and seeking a graduate degree in a social or behavioral science discipline such as psychology, sociology, or political science at an accredited educational institution, on a full-time basis.

Additional information

Salary and Benefits
  • Graduate Students (first and second year): $19.65 per hour
  • Graduate Students (third year or completed degree): $22.11 per hour
This position is part time. Benefits are not applicable for this position.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.

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  • Required Documents

    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    Please see the "How to Apply" section.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
    schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
  • How to Apply

    APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

    The Federal Judicial Center recruits graduate student research assistants for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

    Fall Semester dates: September - December. Fall Semester application deadline: July 10, 2024

    Spring Semester dates: January - April. Spring Semester application deadline: October 1, 2024

    Summer Semester dates: May - August. Summer Semester application deadline: March 3, 2025

    Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and should include the following materials:
    • Cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications stated above, and indicating whether you are applying for Summer, Fall, and/or Spring;
    • Unofficial transcript or proof of enrollment;
    • Resume; and
    • The name and contact information of at least one reference.
    Please email all application materials to [email protected] . You may also direct any questions about the position to this address.

    Agency contact information

    Beth Wiggins

    Email


    [email protected]

    Address

    Federal Judicial Center

    Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building

    One Columbus Circle, N.E.

    Washington, DC 20002-8003

    US

    Next steps

    N/A.
  • Fair and Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    • Criminal history inquiries
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Financial suitability
    • New employee probationary period
    • Privacy Act
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Selective Service
    • Signature and false statements
    • Social security number request

Required Documents

Please see the "How to Apply" section.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

The Federal Judicial Center recruits graduate student research assistants for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Fall Semester dates: September - December. Fall Semester application deadline: July 10, 2024

Spring Semester dates: January - April. Spring Semester application deadline: October 1, 2024

Summer Semester dates: May - August. Summer Semester application deadline: March 3, 2025

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and should include the following materials:
  • Cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications stated above, and indicating whether you are applying for Summer, Fall, and/or Spring;
  • Unofficial transcript or proof of enrollment;
  • Resume; and
  • The name and contact information of at least one reference.
Please email all application materials to [email protected] . You may also direct any questions about the position to this address.

Agency contact information

Beth Wiggins

Email


[email protected]

Address

Federal Judicial Center

Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building

One Columbus Circle, N.E.

Washington, DC 20002-8003

US

Next steps

N/A.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request
Judicial Branch - Agency Wide

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