University Student Assistant - Student Research Assistant (Sociology)

Job no: 497933
Position type: University Student Assistant
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Division/Equivalent: Academic Affairs
School/Unit: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Department/Office: Sociology
Categories: Student Employment

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Department: 

Sociology

Salary:  

$10 per hour up to 10 hours per week

Position Summary: 

The student who fills this position will be assisting a Sociology faculty member, Dr. Brianna Turgeon, with a research project.

We are looking for a student or students with interest in learning about the social science research process. This semester, the position will involve transcribing and coding research interviews conducted with Harry Potter fans and former fans to understand their identity and behavior change in the wake of J.K. Rowling's transphobic social media posts.  Getting involved with the project also comes with future opportunities to work on the project for a combination of paid positions and academic credit during future semesters. Additionally, there will be opportunities to attend and present at conferences in the fall 2026 semester. This is a great experience for students interested in pursuing graduate school or applied work in the social sciences.
 

Position Details:

  • 5–10 hours/week of work, including a weekly 1-hour research meeting
  • Flexible weekly schedule with work done remotely
  • Pay: $10/hour
  • Duration: Spring 2026 semester with possibility of rehire during Summer 2026 (funds and scheduling permitting)

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Sociology majors or minors
  • Availability in their schedule
  • Interest in pursuing graduate school or relevant applied work
  • Knowledge of the Harry Potter franchise
  • GPA of 3.0+

Application Instructions:

Please submit your CV and a brief letter of interest noting your interest in and qualifications for the project. In these materials, please note if you are currently working at JSU, the number of hours, and if you are willing/interested in reducing those hours to work on this project.

Notice Regarding International Students:

  • All international students must be in a valid immigration status.
  • Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time JSU student and possess each of the following:
  1. Passport from their respective country.
  2. F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa.
  3. U.S. Customs Form I-94.
  4. Official photo identification.
  5. Official Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement

Required Documents:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Unofficial Transcript

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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