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Research Assistant – Quantitative Analysis & Data Research
Newschool
About this role
Support the development of a nonfiction book by conducting quantitative research and data analysis. You will identify and analyze datasets, build simple models, and synthesize findings to explore patterns in contemporary behavior, culture, and markets. This role is ideal for a student or junior researcher with strong analytical skills and an interest in applying quantitative methods to broad social questions.
What we are looking for 6
- Conduct quantitative research across diverse data sources
- Analyze and synthesize data to identify patterns and trends
- Build simple quantitative models and comparative analyses
- Research historical and contemporary trends in behavior, culture, and markets
- Fact-check numerical claims and trace statistics to original sources
- Create clear data visualizations and summaries for book arguments