Assistant Research Scholar Part Time Non-exempt - Dr. Sarah Cowan

New York University

New York University

New York, NY, USA
USD 20-20 / hour
Posted on May 14, 2025

New York University: NYU - NY: Arts and Science (A&S): Sociology Department

Location

New York, NY

Open Date

May 09, 2025

Description

About the Position

Dr. Sarah Cowan is seeking an Assistant Research Scholar (part time non-exempt) to work on a project involving first-person narratives of abortion stories, that is, people’s narratives of their own abortions.

You will report to Dr. Sarah Cowan, Associate Professor of Sociology.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • A literature review on how scholars have used these narratives in the past

  • Helping to develop a codebook for the stories

  • Coding the stories

Position Details

  • Hours: Approximately 5 hours per week for 3 months with the possibility of extending

  • Pay: $20/hour

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s of Arts or at least 2 years of research experience
  • Prior research experience

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials:

  1. Resume with your last name included in the file name

  2. A 1-2 paragraph cover letter explaining your interest in the position and relevant experience