Graduate Student Research Assistantships with the CRC

Graduate student research assistantships with the Community Research Center (CRC) are available to outstanding sociology majors, sociology minors, 4+1 students, and in the Applied Sociology MA. These positions provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain real experience working on applied social science research projects in a wide variety of areas. In addition, students receive a small stipend to help defray the costs of school, and many of the projects also qualify for up to six hours of research practicum course credits toward the degree. Some studies could lead to academic conference presentations, publication in journals, and other media.

Responsibilities of the positions may include but are not limited to assisting the co-directors of the CRC and associated faculty with ongoing research projects by conducting qualitative field interviews, writing reports, completing literature reviews, entering data, and/or helping with updates for the CRC website. Assistants are also encouraged to apply for research grants to support their own projects.

The positions are competitive and require completion of an application, available upon request from the co-directors. Applications are also emailed to all currently enrolled Applied Sociology graduate students, 4+1 students, and Sociology majors. All applications are reviewed by the CRC Advisory Board. Applications for the following academic year usually become available in May, with hiring completed over the summer. Occasionally, CRC positions are available during Semester II, in which case applications will be emailed toward the end of Semester I. Positions are awarded each year on a revolving basis prior to the beginning of the fall semester. The assistantship is a nine-month position (Sept–May). Preference is given to full-time students. 

For more information, email the co-directors at crc@uindy.edu or wynnc@uindy.edu or ziffe@uindy.edu