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Research Assistant (RA)

GraduateJuniorPart-timeHybridParkville NSW 2337, AustraliaPosted 2 weeks agoVerified 3 weeks ago
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About the job

This part-time job offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ARC-funded research project focused on democracy and illiberal discourse. By collaborating with leading political science researchers, you will gain hands-on experience with innovative Large Language Models while deepening your political science expertise. The team values collegiality and supports early-career researchers in developing their academic skills and networks.

You'll be responsible for

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Scoring political speeches

Score political speeches using a detailed codebook to validate and benchmark Large Language Model outputs.
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Coordinating tasks

Coordinate tasks and timelines with the research team to ensure assignments are completed to deadline.
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Tracking working time

Track working time across assignments and contribute to clear, accurate project reporting.

Key criteria

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Political science expertise

Experience in political science or a related discipline.

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Quantitative and qualitative methods

Demonstrated experience with research methodologies in political research.

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Clear communication skills

Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.

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5 criteria for this job
Political science expertise
Experience in political science or a related discipline.

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Quantitative and qualitative methods
Demonstrated experience with research methodologies in political research.

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Clear communication skills
Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.

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Task management skills
Experience organizing tasks and managing competing deadlines.

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Computational skills
Basic knowledge of R or Python for computational social science.

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