Social Scientist
Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.
At a Glance
Social Scientist. Top skills: Research, Social Sciences, Political Sciences.
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Varies
Varies
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Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Social Science Research Assistants
Median Wage
$58,040/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.4%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (17)
Social Sciences
Political Sciences
Risk Management
Due Diligence
Investigative Journalism
Data Science
Data Integration
SPSS (Statistical Software)
Regulatory Compliance
Bloodborne Pathogens
Relational Databases
Business Objects Framework
Scientific Literature
International Studies
Public Health
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Scientific Theory
Common Skills (13)
Research
Problem Solving
Curiosity
Program Management
Quality Assurance
Advocacy
Organizational Skills
Computer Literacy
Supervision
Operations
Grammar
Investigation
Related Specializations
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