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Research Assistant - Data Analysis and Literature Support for “The Social Construction of Risk in Trustworthy Digital Repository Certification (SCOR-TDR)” Project How to Apply:
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Please email your CV/resume and a brief description of your qualifications directly to
frankrd@umich.edu by 3 September 2026. Job Summary:
Seeking a graduate student to assist with data analysis, manuscript preparation, literature searching, and research group library management for an IMLS-funded research project examining how stakeholders in digital preservation construct their understanding of risk in the context of CoreTrustSeal (CTS) repository certification. This is an hourly, temporary position (12-15 hours/week, $23/hr) for fall semester, with the
possibility to extend to winter term based on project needs and fit. Responsibilities: - Assist with qualitative and/or quantitative analysis of interview and survey data using NVivo, MaxQDA, SPSS, or comparable software
- Conduct literature searches and assist with organizing and synthesizing sources relevant to digital preservation, digital curation, and repository certification
- Manage and maintain the research group's shared literature library in Zotero (e.g., citation management, organizing references, tracking new publications)
- May contribute to drafting and/or editing sections of research papers and other publications and written outputs
- Participate in regular research team meetings to discuss progress and questions
- Maintain detailed records of research activities
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