Social science research assistant, Kaiāwhina rangahau pūtaiao pāpori
Also known as
- Research assistant, cultural research assistant, assistant research analyst, Māori heritage and research specialist, research associate
Social science research assistants help social scientists with laboratory work, surveys and other research activities.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $36
Most common
$46
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Social science research assistants
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, research facilities and laboratories and may travel
- need to be practical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- develop software or applications for scientific or technical use
- collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys
- administer standardised physical or psychological tests
- prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations
- conduct research on social issues
- record research or operational data
- plan social sciences research
- develop technical or scientific databases
- prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters
- manage scientific or technical project resources
Organised
Investigative
Social
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Do the quizYou usually need a qualification to become a social science research assistant and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a bachelor's degree in human society, science or similar area
- a postgraduate qualification in human society, science or similar area
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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