Research Assistant - Nebraska Deterrence Lab Job at University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, NE

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  • University of Nebraska Omaha
  • Omaha, NE

Job Description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Research Assistant - Nebraska Deterrence Lab


Department
Political Science


Essential Functions


The Nebraska Deterrence Lab hosts a team of research professors, visiting fellows, research lab assistants, and students conducting analysis on real-world deterrence scenarios and problem-sets. The lab introduces and employs deterrence methodologies and custom-generated computer applications to capture the geo-political threat environment and potential actors and adversaries. The lab actively strengthens critical thinking and national security writing skills through collaborate research projects with government and defense institutions, encouraging learning opportunities.

The Nebraska Deterrence Lab is currently hiring a Research Assistant to work on researching geo-political conflict issues, while performing multi-actor risk assessment. This is a remote position.

Work Schedule

Additional Duties

Required Qualifications


Required Education:

Preferred Education: MS/MA in Political Science

Required Experience: Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

Will consider an equivalent combination or education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary
$17 - $20/hourly

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2024T-00125


Open Date
05/21/2024


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. For questions, accommodations, or assistance, please contact Human Resources at 402.554.8290 or unoemployment@unomaha.edu. University of Nebraska Omaha

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Currently hiring,

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