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Summary
The primary duties and responsibilities of the graduate student research assistant are to provide support to Research Division project teams in the design and conduct of social science research aimed at discovering innovative or improved approaches to the judicial administration in federal appellate, district, and bankruptcy courts.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
06/20/2024 to 06/19/2025
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Salary
$19.65 - $22.11 per hour
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Pay scale & grade
AD 00
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Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Temporary
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Work schedule
Part-time - 12-39 hours per week.
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
DEST-12442111-24-CEB
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Control number
796633600
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
One or more vacancies may be filled with this announcement. Applicants must be current graduate students.
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Duties
Specific duties and responsibilities, generally exercised under the guidance of a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate, may include support with:
- Conducting literature reviews;
- Organizing, coding, and analyzing data;
- Creating and documenting datasets;
- Creating tables and graphs to present research findings;
- Developing research instruments such as interview protocols, questionnaires, and coding protocols;
- Writing and administering online surveys; and
- Writing reports of research findings.
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Spring and fall semester graduate student research assistants are asked to commit to 12 to 15 hours per week.
Graduate student research assistants are limited to working a maximum of 39 hours per week.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- You must be a United States Citizen, subject to the exceptions enumerated at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/search-judiciary-jobs/citizenship-requirements-employment-judiciary.
- Selectee must favorably complete a background investigation.
- Relatives of Center staff members may not be employed at the Center in any capacity.
- All requirements must be met for full consideration.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled and seeking a graduate degree in a social or behavioral science discipline such as psychology, sociology, or political science at an accredited educational institution, on a full-time basis;
- Experience working in a research environment either as a paid employee, intern, or volunteer, or as part of a graduate school program;
- Knowledge of statistical programs such as SAS, SPSS, STATA, and R;
- Knowledge of database management programs such as Excel, Access, or FileMaker;
- Strong writing skills; and
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively.
Spring and fall semester graduate student research assistants are asked to commit to 12 to 15 hours per week.
Graduate student research assistants are limited to working a maximum of 39 hours per week.
Education
Currently enrolled and seeking a graduate degree in a social or behavioral science discipline such as psychology, sociology, or political science at an accredited educational institution, on a full-time basis.
Additional information
Salary and Benefits
- Graduate Students (first and second year): $19.65 per hour
- Graduate Students (third year or completed degree): $22.11 per hour
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
Benefits
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please see the "How to Apply" section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
The Federal Judicial Center recruits graduate student research assistants for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
Fall Semester dates: September - December. Fall Semester application deadline: July 10, 2024
Spring Semester dates: January - April. Spring Semester application deadline: October 1, 2024
Summer Semester dates: May - August. Summer Semester application deadline: March 3, 2025
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and should include the following materials:
- Cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications stated above, and indicating whether you are applying for Summer, Fall, and/or Spring;
- Unofficial transcript or proof of enrollment;
- Resume; and
- The name and contact information of at least one reference.
Agency contact information
Beth Wiggins
- ResearchHiring@fjc.gov
- Address
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Federal Judicial Center
Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
One Columbus Circle, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002-8003
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Next steps
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Required Documents
Please see the "How to Apply" section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
The Federal Judicial Center recruits graduate student research assistants for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
Fall Semester dates: September - December. Fall Semester application deadline: July 10, 2024
Spring Semester dates: January - April. Spring Semester application deadline: October 1, 2024
Summer Semester dates: May - August. Summer Semester application deadline: March 3, 2025
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and should include the following materials:
- Cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications stated above, and indicating whether you are applying for Summer, Fall, and/or Spring;
- Unofficial transcript or proof of enrollment;
- Resume; and
- The name and contact information of at least one reference.
Agency contact information
Beth Wiggins
- ResearchHiring@fjc.gov
- Address
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Federal Judicial Center
Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
One Columbus Circle, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002-8003
US
Next steps
N/A.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Judicial Branch - Agency Wide
The Federal Judicial Center is the federal courts' agency for research and continuing education. Congress established the Center in 1967 as a separate organization within the federal judicial system at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States. A nine-member board, chaired by the Chief Justice of the United States, determines its basic policies.
The Research Division undertakes empirical research related to the operation of the federal courts, often at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States and its committees, specific courts, or other groups in the federal court system.
Agency contact information
Beth Wiggins
- ResearchHiring@fjc.gov
- Address
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Federal Judicial Center
Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
One Columbus Circle, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002-8003
US