Criminology Student Researcher Assistant

Department

FSU College of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Responsibilities

The research assistant will be assigned to work on funded projects in the Center for Criminology and Public Policy under the direction of faculty and principal investigators.

Job duties include:

• Participating in research project meetings. Project meetings with research staff, partnering agency staff, and other stakeholders occur regularly. This position would be expected to attend meetings, make observations, take notes, and create agendas.
• Completing project-related research activities. Conducting literature reviews, taking and coding notes from interviews/focus groups, data collection, and cleaning and managing data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Considerations

This is an OPS/temporary job.

Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.