Job Description
Job Title :Migration Policy Data Coder – Part-time
Agency :Texas A&M University
Department :International Affairs
Proposed Minimum Salary :Commensurate
Job Location :College Station, Texas
Job Type :Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description
What we want
We are seeking a dedicated Migration Policy Data Coder to join our research team. The successful candidate will be responsible for updating and maintaining an existing dataset, coding policy changes related to immigration openness and immigrant rights, and analyzing data from a set of developed democracies. Strong analytical skills, experience with data coding and research, and knowledge of immigration policies and rights are required.
What you need to know
Salary: $25/hr.
Cover Letter & Resume: AÂ cover letter and resume are strongly recommended
Note About Position: This position is a temporary position, estimated for two months and is part-time
Grant Funded: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- PhD in Political Science
- Experience working with three OECD series: 1) Trends in International Migration, 2) International Migration Outlook, and 3) the Social Expenditure Database
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise with both Stata and Excel
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Expertise with both Stata and Excel
Responsibilities
Research Data Coder:
- Reading the sources identified below to code these policy changes and then enter them into the existing dataset
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
