Professional Aide

  • Out of State, United States
  • Political Science 10038676
  • Full Time/Part Time: On-Call
  • Full Time/Part Time: Temporary
  • Support Staff
  • Opening on: Oct 13 2025
  • Closing at: Oct 15 2025 - 23:55 EDT
  • 05
  • Pay Commensurate with Experience
  • College Of Social Science
  • 1087695
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Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Afrobarometer is seeking a research analyst/research assistant to assist the project in producing analysis and publications based on Afrobarometer data. Typical tasks will include (but not be limited to): i) producing/authoring (or co-authoring) Afrobarometer Dispatches and Pan-African Profiles, ii) analysis of AB metadata and production of Afrobarometer Methods Notes; iii) participation in conferences to present AB findings; iv) production of analysis and PowerPoint slides to support AB presentations or other communications outputs; vi) production of codebooks, Summaries of Results, and other Afrobarometer outputs; vi) Other tasks as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Interest in African politics, political analysis and political communications; familiarity with survey research methods, and analysis of public opinion data; familiarity with SPSS and with use of Excel for generating graphics; Demonstrated strong writing skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://www.afrobarometer.org/organisation/michigan-state-university/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

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