Social Science Research Assistants
On the Job
Social Science Research Assistants work in laboratories or other settings. They help to conduct social science research. They may work on surveys, analyze data, or assist social scientists in other ways. This career does not include graduate students (see Graduate Teaching Assistants).
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Provide technical information or assistance to public.
- Confer with clients to exchange information.
- Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
- Collect archival data.
- Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
- Conduct research on social issues.
- Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Record research or operational data.
- Develop collaborative relationships between departments or with external organizations.
Typical Working Conditions
- Sitting.
- Using e-mail.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Working with a group or team.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
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