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Published 5 months ago

Research Scientist

Remote, Volunteer must be in Virginia, US
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    5 - 8 hours of asynchronous work per week, under the direction of the Research Team Lead and the Executive Board
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Immigrants or Refugees

    Description

    Responsibilities

    • Conduct qualitative research on the cultural differences, reasons for seeking refuge, and ways that we can better accommodate new refugees and immigrants from Africa, focusing on the anthropological and sociological aspects of migration and needs
    • Produce essays and reports that can be shared during conferences, outreach events, and fundraising events

    Qualifications

    • Undergraduate and graduate students (all majors welcome)
    • Strong writing, research, and communication skills
    • Interest in community development, immigration needs, and cultural studies
    • Willingness to learn and improve

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in Virginia, US
    Associated Location
    Charlottesville, VA, USA

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