Graduate Research Assistant

Dr. Nancy Bradt, Assistant Professor of Literacy and Social Studies Education at Queens College, CUNY, is seeking a graduate-level research assistant to support ongoing qualitative and mixed-methods research projects in social studies education. Current research projects include, but are not limited to:

• Justice-oriented social studies teacher education
• The familial curriculum of current events
• Beginning teachers’ civics confidence and knowledge

The research assistant will report directly to Dr. Bradt. To learn more about her work, please visit https://www.nancybradt.com.

To apply:
Please include a statement of interest and a résumé or CV by May 16, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The selected candidate may be asked to submit a professional reference.

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Bradt at nancy.bradt@qc.cuny.edu.

Location: Remote. Ability to travel to Queens College, City University of New York (CUNY), is a plus.

Start date: Targeting June 2, 2025.

Hours: Part-time. Approximately 5–10 hours/week during June–July 2025 and ~5 hours/week during the 2025–2026 academic year, with the opportunity for extension.

• Conducting literature reviews and synthesizing research
• Collecting data (e.g., surveys, interviews)
• Transcribing, coding, and analyzing qualitative data
• Analyzing quantitative data
• Assisting with survey design and data cleaning/entry
• Formatting references and manuscripts (APA-7)
• Preparing IRB documents and supporting grant proposal development
• Completing administrative and logistical tasks related to research projects
• Other duties as assigned

There may be opportunities to co-author publications depending on experience and contribution to research and writing.

Minimum qualification:

• Current master’s or doctoral student in the field of education

Preferred qualifications:

• Current or recent graduate student in education; doctoral students or those focused on curriculum studies or social studies education preferred
• Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills; ability to work independently
• Commitment to justice-oriented educational practices and research
• Experience with qualitative research; familiarity with quantitative or mixed methods a plus
• Proficiency in APA-7 citation style and locating relevant literature
• Experience with software such as MAXQDA and SPSS is a plus

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