POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Center for the Study of American Democracy, under the guidance of
Professor David Broockman, with the Travers Department of Political Science
at UC Berkeley, is seeking highly motivated individuals for the position of
Junior Specialist (pre-doc).

The Center for the Study of American Democracy supports research on
political institutions, political behavior, and political economy in the
United States. The Center focuses on research of broad importance to
American society, such as the political roots of rising inequality, the
political and historical roots of our criminal justice and incarceration
crisis, and the causes of political polarization. Understanding these
questions is not only of academic importance but can help guide
policymakers and society as the country faces unprecedented new challenges.

The Junior Specialist will support Professor Broockman and other faculty
members on their research. The research duties will span several topics,
including:
Assistance with the historical data on Congressional proposals. This will
entail historical research and data analysis.
Assistance with the gathering data on policing, crime, and crime
victimization.
Assistance with the historical data on polarization in the United States.
Assistance with gathering data on local governments and politics.
The Junior Specialist will also provide occasional support for the
activities of the Center, such as publicizing faculty research.

Department: https://polisci.berkeley.edu/

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Completion of Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) is
required at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

Coding skills in Stata or R
Research assistance experience
Desire to pursue an advanced degree in political science or a related field

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion -
Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion,
including information about your understanding of these topics, your record
of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing
equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.

Reference requirements

3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04164

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CAMPUS INFORMATION

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the
diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included.
Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to
ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position
(e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or
protected veteran status. For the complete University of California
nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be
treated as confidential per University of California policy and California
state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are
provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the
UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all
applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as
may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government
directives may impose additional requirements.

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