Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan organization that seeks to promote a deeper understanding of issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs. They are seeking temporary Content Analysis/Research Data Coders to support a research project focused on global religion and public life, which involves coding information on religious hostilities worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Apply Pew Research Center’s codebook to comb through lengthy reports from various sources and code information following Pew Research Center's methodology
- Discuss research findings and provide input on shaping the coding guidelines and process
- Enter codes and supporting evidence into a database as countries are coded
- Compare current coding with partner to spot discrepancies and reconcile differences appropriately in consultation with researchers
Skills
- Recent graduate or current student (must have completed at least 2 years of college) with an interest in religion, world affairs, and/or other topics relevant to the study of government restrictions on religion and social hostilities involving religion
- Basic familiarity with Excel is required
- Detail oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products
- Ability to work well in a team setting
- Ability to take instructions and follow through well
- Ability to work diligently under deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly in a remote work environment, including documenting coding notes, questions and decisions appropriately and clearly
- Ability to read through lengthy reports and code relevant information
- Candidates must reside in the following states for the duration of employment (DC, MD, VA)
- Previous coding (content analysis) experience, qualitative research experience, or work in similar research projects is an advantage, but not required
Company Overview
Pew Research Center is an American research firm that conducts research related to social issues, demographics, social trends, and more. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://pewresearch.org.