Seeking Undergraduate RAs!

If you are interested in gender and family dynamics and would like to get some great research experience, consider applying to this ad!  Materials due 9/1. Please contact me if you need any assistance!

**SEEKING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS**

Research Project/Job Summary:

Data from a national survey was used to measure beliefs about how couples should share money and perceptions of decision making in intimate relationships. For two of these questions, survey respondents were asked whether or not they thought a fictional decision was "fair" and then asked respondents to explain in a short answer response why they selected a particular fairness level. There are just under 8,000 short answer responses (2 questions X 4,000 respondents) that need to be coded into meaningful categories. Once trained, students will be able to work independently from home or any computer accessible to them.  The expectation is that students will work 9 hours per week in return for research credits.

Qualifications:

-An interest in research methods and commitment to quality work

-Some knowledge and/or interest in family and gender dynamics

-Detail oriented

-Competent in Excel 

Preferred Qualifications:

-Junior or senior standing

-Having taken a research methods course

Compensation:

Students qualify for research credits and stand to gain valuable research experience.  As with any study, opportunities will likely exist for interested students to practice a wide range of research skills.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and one reference to amclaug1@umd.edu bySeptember 1^st. Qualified candidates will be interviewed via Skype by the study Primary Investigator Joanna Pepin.