Research Assistant Positions for Empirical Research Project, Summer 2010

Prof. Siegel is seeking one to two students for paid summer work on an empirical research project concerning interrogation practices in the criminal justice system. Applicants should have a high level of attention to detail and knowledge of or interest in procedural details of criminal justice investigation and litigation. Prior experience with social science research would be helpful. Work will involve detailed review of criminal case files in Boston, Somerville, Lowell and Roxbury, data entry, and analysis of police practices. Must be work/study eligible; please contact Financial Aid to verify eligibility. Work could be done part time; total project is approximately 200 hours. Student researchers may not concurrently be interns or volunteers at, or employees of, any district attorney or prosecutor’s offices.

Interested students should email Adonia Simpson (1) a letter explaining interest and relevant experience, (2) a current resume, and (3) an unofficial transcript. Submission deadline is May 10, 2010.