College Station, Texas, United States
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Job Title
Migration Policy Data CoderAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
International AffairsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)Job Description
What we want
The Migration Policy Data Coder will perform updating an existing dataset, coding policy changes related to immigration openness and immigrant rights among the set of developed democracies.
What you need to know
Pay: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.
Please Note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Other: This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TAMU does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role.
Responsibilities
Research Data Coder
Reading the sources identified below to code these policy changes and then enter them into the existing dataset.
Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Political Science
Experience working with three OECD series: 1) Trends in International Migration, 2) International Migration Outlook, and 3) the Social Expenditure Database.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Expertise with both Stata and Excel
Laptop or desktop computer with on-line and library access
Who we are
Welcome to the Department of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. At the graduate level, we provide a rigorous two-year program that combines theoretical and practical instruction in the fields of international relations, international economics, security, international development, intelligence, diplomacy and regional studies, leading to the Master of International Affairs (MIA) degree, with tracks of study in either International Development and Economic Policy (IDEP) or National Security and Diplomacy (NSD). Study abroad courses, language immersions and leadership and exchange programs supplement the curriculum, helping to prepare students for careers in international affairs. Our faculty is made up of distinguished academics and career professionals who have held responsible positions in the field of international affairs. Among the career professionals are a former director of the United States Agency for International Development, a former United States ambassador to Kazakhstan and Latvia, a former United States ambassador to Palau, a former deputy commander of U.S. Cyber
Command and a former Deputy Director of Operations at the Central Intelligence Agency. Additional information may be found at: https://bush.tamu.edu/inta/.
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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