Is being a social science research assistant a good fit for you?

Helps social scientists with research, such as surveys and experiments, and may help write up findings.

What the work involves

Designs and creates special programs for statistics, data entry and data cleaning.
Helps prepare project reports, manuscripts and presentations.
Prepares tables, graphs, fact sheets and written reports summarising research results.
Uses computer software to run statistical analyses of data.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be curious and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.

CuriousStrong. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.

CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.

HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.

PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.

OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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