mmer Undergraduate Research Assistant-Ida Djenontin
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Department of Geography in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a part-time undergraduate research student to work on a research study on understanding urban household consumer behavior in the choice of energy sources in Southern Africa.
- Assist with, while learning, data processing and analysis in programming software such as Stata
- Assist with interpretations of updated analysis outputs in the forms of tables and graphs
- Conduct a literature review to update the existing write up the framing of the research
- Other administrative tasks as assigned/needed to support this research activity.
Experience with Microsoft Office and creation/interaction with graphs is highly desired. Experience with and/or interest in learning data analysis skills in Stata programming software is desired.
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter and resume.
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