I am trying to hire a research assistant:
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS
POSITION TITLE: RESEARCH ASSISTANT To Professor Walter E. Block
PART-TIME (29 hours per week; 44-48 weeks per year); Salary $17 per hour, not benefits eligible. The position is located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This Research Assistant position will assist Dr. Walter Block, the holder of the Harold Wirth Endowed Chair in Economics, with research projects, including: reading first drafts of books and articles and giving feedback, researching accurate esoteric information, information sourcing for academic publications, economic data preparation and analysis, preparation of presentation material drafts, charts, and data; knowledge and subject matter experience on economic issues. Additional Responsibilities: Perform research regarding various legislative issues which impact/influence economic issues and proofread and edit related documentation. Perform various recreation surveys and perform assessment programs. Administer all collected data and prepare reports for same. Develop reports and assess all impact of same on research activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required, Major in Business, Economics or related field preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong familiarity with libertarianism and (Austrian) economics. Strong technical skills including: managing web pages, database management, Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Ability to learn and apply new computer and technical skills. Self-starter, able to work independently to meet deadlines. Creative problem solving skills.
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Loyola University New Orleans is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We particularly encourage applications from women and members of minority groups protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and persons with physical disabilities.
Best regards,
Walter
2:01 am on October 25, 2019
