What does a Social Science Research Assistant earn?
On average, Social Science Research Assistants earn around $62,370 per year in the U.S. They work alongside academics, researchers and professionals to tally, analyse, and interpret data in social sciences. Social Science Research Assistants may specialise in certain areas such as survey methodology, market research or technical analysis.
How to earn more as a Social Science Research Assistant
To become a Social Science Research Assistant, you will need a degree in Social Sciences or a related field. Alternatively, you can opt for a degree apprenticeship. To broaden your skills and range of experience, you can get involved in specific projects or research topics. Earning more as a Social Science Research Assistant is probable if you become self-employed or set up your own consultancy.
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Civitas Institute - Social Sciences & Public Policy (Assistant, Associate, orFull Professor)none in Austin
Description
The Civitas Institute at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions in the social sciences and public policy to begin in August 2026.
The Institute seeks to fill several tenure-track and tenured facu ...Read more
Seismologist - Research Assistant Professornone in Austin
Description
General Notes
This is for an in-person position at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. Applicants must complete the UT employment application and submit addtional materials as instructed.
Purpose
As a par ...Read more
Research Assistant in Newark
Title:
Research Assistant
Department:
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Reports To:
Professor
Position Type:
Staff
Position Summary:
Perform literature search ...Read more
Clinical Research Assistant II (Health, Behavior and Society) in Baltimore
The Health, Behavior and Society department at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II to be responsible for collection and management of study participant data for The Long-Life Family Study.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins ...Read more
Research Assistant (Health, Behavior & Society) in Baltimore
The Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Assistant.The Research Assistant oversees data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in su ...Read more
Research Assistant (Department of Mental Health) in Baltimore
We are seeking aResearch Assistant who will oversee data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Run ...Read more
Research Assistant I or II - MaineHealth Institute for Research - Hernandez Lab in Scarborough
Description
MaineHealth Institute for Research
Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 89635
Position Summary:
As a Research Assistant I or II (depending on the finalist's education and experience), you will perform a broad range of labora ...Read more
Research Assistant (Department of Biomedical Engineering) in Baltimore
We are seeking aResearch Assistant who willoversee data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Run routine ...Read more
Research Assistant (KSAS-Physics & Astronomy) in Baltimore
The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University, in collaboration with the Post-Starburst Galaxy Group of the Space Telescope Research Institute, seeks a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will support research that looks for evide ...Read more