Duke University: Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries. Be You. At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As a Student Research Assistant, you'll contribute to meaningful research that explores representation in American politics and helps advance our understanding of how citizens and elected officials interact. Working alongside faculty researchers, you'll support a large-scale field experiment while gaining hands-on experience with research methods, data collection, and the practical application of social science research. Your attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and curiosity about political representation will help drive important scholarly work that has real-world relevance. Be Bold. Join a research team led by Professor Allison Anoll as we investigate how legislators respond to requests for information from constituents. This study examines whether characteristics of individuals seeking assistance influence legislative responsiveness and explores how representation functions across the United States. In this role, you'll help execute a rigorous field experiment by managing study communications, tracking responses, and coding research data used to better understand representation and potential disparities in democratic processes. What You'll Do Create and manage email accounts used for the research study. Prepare and organize outgoing emails using assigned randomized content and formatting. Send study communications to legislators nationwide according to an established research schedule. Monitor and track incoming responses from elected officials and their offices. Code, categorize, and document responses using standardized research protocols. Complete required Institutional Review Board IRB training related to ethical human-subjects research. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all study procedures and research guidelines. Contribute to a collaborative research environment focused on data quality and methodological rigor. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications Strong attention to detail and ability to follow research protocols precisely. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks accurately. Ability to work carefully with multiple email accounts, templates, and randomized study materials. Reliability, professionalism, and commitment to maintaining
