Research Assistant - Kennedy Institute of Ethics - Part-time

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Requirements

Job Overview

The Research Assistant for the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University will assist the director of the institute with various projects.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Publication of papers: Knowledge of manuscript submission processes; working with publishers; copy-editing manuscripts.

• Research: Assistance in researching and writing on related topics; library and reference work; assistance with manuscript preparation and editing.

• Administration of grants.

• Assisting the Director of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics on various tasks.

Work Interactions

The primary duties will include library research, manuscript preparation, and assisting the Project Director in his research; drafting, developing, and editing documents and projects parallel to themes and issues addressed in the primary manuscript, as well as other research projects, assisting in the administration of the McDonald Agape Fellowship in Bioethics and collaborating with other scholars to support these goals. The Research Assistant will actively engage with scholarship in philosophy, theology, and other related disciplines to support the mission of the Foundation and the work of the project director.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; current pursuit of a graduate degree required

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website:

Pay Range

$20.16 - $31.30

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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