Social Science Research Assistant | $50/hr Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Design and author complex evaluation tasks reflecting real-world research scenarios.
• Source, synthesize, and create realistic research artifacts.
• Define methodological approaches and provide clear interpretations aligned with best practices.
• Write comprehensive grading rubrics assessing methodological choices and execution fidelity.
• Collaborate asynchronously with project leads and reviewers to refine tasks and evaluation frameworks.
• Maintain high standards of rigor, detail, and transparency throughout all deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in sociology, economics, psychology, political science, or related discipline.
• Minimum of experience with survey instrument design, qualitative data coding, and statistical software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in synthesizing diverse research sources and constructing data artifacts.
• Strong methodological rigor and commitment to accurate, reproducible research practices.
• Experience developing or applying comprehensive grading rubrics or evaluation guidelines.