Anthropology Data Analyst - Summer 2026

This is a department funded position. Students that meet this position's requirements are encouraged to apply.


Supervisor: Trent Trombley

Hours Per Week: 4-6

Location: On Campus

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Duration: Summer Term

Position Overview

This position is for an undergraduate student to aid in video recording analysis, data entry, and data management pertaining to a study on information literacy by Dr. Trent Trombley (Anthropology). The study examines how undergraduates (especially those in Anthropology) navigate claims online by using the internet, and includes a sub-set of participants who consented to screen-recordings of their activity while examining sources. The student will be trained on how to analyze video recordings for key data on internet usage (such as tabs opened, time to solve task, etc.) and claim assessment. The student will be responsible for analyzing, entering, and maintaining data related to information literacy, and work with the principal investigator (Dr. Trombley) to communicate mishaps and/or develop solutions during the project.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Analyze video recordings on web-navigation
• Code video recordings for information sourcing, screen-tabbing, and AI usage
• Enter and maintain clean data forms

Working Conditions

• Sustained attentional focus on video recordings with access to a computer and internet connection
• Inside conditions: dust, other allergens, artificial light, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Must have passed ANTH 2620 and have familiarity SIFT process
• Familiarity with Google Sheets/Excel for data entry purposes

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to watch a digital screen for at least 1 hour at a time.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Other Information

• All Augustana University employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend any required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Certain positions may require a background check when appointed and disclosure.

Application Procedure

Qualified applicants will be interviewed after three days of job posting.