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Department:
College of Arts & Sciences
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The Research Assistant will assist with the analysis of data from 3 waves of the Ghana Socioeconomic Panel Survey.

Responsibilities:

• Merging of data modules.
• initial statistical analysis regarding sample characteristics.
• Eventual econometric modeling of the relationship between time spent by family members in care of older persons and the well-being outcomes of the caregivers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-Time.
• 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $17.95 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• The student should have a strong preparation in data management and the software package R.
• Open to current AU Undergraduate students only.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
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• Merging of data modules.
• initial statistical analysis regarding sample characteristics.
• Eventual econometric modeling of the relationship between time spent by family members in care of older persons and the well-being outcomes of the caregivers