Research Assistant

Job Title: Research Assistant 

Department: Department of Economics

Application Deadline: 04/30/2025

Working Dates: Summer 2025 and Fall 2025

Pay Range: $18 - $20 per hour, 8-10 hours/week

Location type: On-site and On-line

Role Description

Description of Duties: Professor Anita Chaudhry, Department of Economics, is seeking a Research Assistant for the project “Local Political Structures and Water Policy in California”. The RA will help collect, organize, and analyze data on local water governance structures in California. Must be a major in Economics, Political Science, Geography and Environmental Studies, or Anthropology, and have an interest in learning about water policy-making in California. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

- Must be familiar with MS-Excel, using databases, and basic statistical analysis 
- Must be available 8-10 hours per week for Summer and Fall 2025 semester.
- Must have own secure computer and phone, stable internet access, Zoom capability. 
- Must be willing to work independently but document the work accomplished by task.
- Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking in English, and have demonstrated excellence in organization and writing skills.   

Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.

Selection Procedure

Research Assistant will be selected and notified accordingly based on an evaluation of information from:

• Completed application on Handshake.
• Must submit cover letter indicating Spring and Summer 2025 availability, resume,  and unofficial transcript
• Possible interview

Applications with be reviewed as they are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by 04/30/2025. Late applications may be considered if openings remain.

Please apply through Handshake. You will be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process for more information or further action.

All work must be performed within the State of California.
 

Compliance training completion (approx. 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.
 

The person holding this position may be considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
 

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.