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Mercer University

$10/hr

Summer Student Research Assistant Opportunity Mercer University School of Medicine is seeking 2 ... or social science research Students will work directly with Dr. Anne Montgomery at Mercer ...

Social Science Research Council

Program Assistant

New York, NY · On-site +1

$41K - $52K/yr

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization ... The Program Assistant supports the production of various publications and data tools; conducts ...

Social Science Research Council

Program Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$41K - $52K/yr

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization ... The Program Assistant supports the production of various publications and data tools; conducts ...

UNC-Chapel Hill

Soc/Clin Research Assistant

Chapel Hill, NC · On-site

$30 - $35.45/hr

The assistant will also be responsible for drafting a protocol and screening of manuscripts and ... Prior experience in men's health applied research or social science research. * Previous experience ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level social science research assistant in the United States is $49,574.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $54,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Social Science Research Assistant vs Research Coordinator?

AspectEntry Level Social Science Research AssistantResearch Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in social sciences or related fieldBachelor's or master's degree, often with experience
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, universities, field sitesResearch projects, data management, team coordination
Employer & Industry UsageAcademic, government, non-profit sectorsResearch institutions, healthcare, policy organizations

Entry Level Social Science Research Assistants typically support data collection and analysis under supervision, while Research Coordinators oversee research projects, manage teams, and handle logistics. Both roles require strong research skills, but Research Coordinators usually have more responsibilities and experience.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Social Science Research Assistant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,574 per year, or $23.8 per hour.
Post Doc Research Assistant

Post Doc Research Assistant

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Post Doc Research Assistant
City: West Lafayette
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The Department of Philosophy at Purdue University invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant position in Social Ontology.
The selected candidate will join a vibrant community of faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students from social science and humanity programs in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue and will be involved in social ontology research programs led by Christopher Yeomans, Justin S Morrill Dean of Liberal Arts and Associate Professor Javier Gomez-Lavin. This is an fiscal year position (12 months) with a start date of June 1, 2026. The appointment is for one year with the option to renew for a second year.
We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about studying the social ontology of economic phenomena including institutions such as banks, markets and firms, as well as joint action and collective intentionality.
Education
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in philosophy, economics, or a related field in social science.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Excellent academic writing ability on quantitative topics.
• Substantive research interests related to social ontology.
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Exempt

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