Temporary Content Analysis/Research Data Coders – Religion and World Affairs, Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan organization that seeks to promote a deeper understanding of issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs. They are seeking temporary Content Analysis/Research Data Coders to support a research project focused on global religion and public life, which involves coding information on religious hostilities worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Apply Pew Research Center’s codebook to comb through lengthy reports from various sources and code information following Pew Research Center's methodology
- Discuss research findings and provide input on shaping the coding guidelines and process
- Enter codes and supporting evidence into a database as countries are coded
- Compare current coding with partner to spot discrepancies and reconcile differences appropriately in consultation with researchers
Skills
- Recent graduate or current student (must have completed at least 2 years of college) with an interest in religion, world affairs, and/or other topics relevant to the study of government restrictions on religion and social hostilities involving religion
- Basic familiarity with Excel is required
- Detail oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products
- Ability to work well in a team setting
- Ability to take instructions and follow through well
- Ability to work diligently under deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly in a remote work environment, including documenting coding notes, questions and decisions appropriately and clearly
- Ability to read through lengthy reports and code relevant information
- Candidates must reside in the following states for the duration of employment (DC, MD, VA)
- Previous coding (content analysis) experience, qualitative research experience, or work in similar research projects is an advantage, but not required
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