Temporary Content Analysis/Research Data Coders – Religion and World Affairs, Pew Research Center

The Pew Research Center is dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs. They are seeking temporary Content Analysis/Research Data Coders to support a research project focused on global religion and public life, involving coding and analyzing information to measure government restrictions on religion and related hostilities worldwide.ResponsibilitiesApply Pew Research Center’s codebook to comb through lengthy reports from various sources and code information following Pew Research Center's methodologyDiscuss research findings and provide input on shaping the coding guidelines and processEnter codes and supporting evidence into a database as countries are codedCompare current coding with partner to spot discrepancies and reconcile differences appropriately in consultation with researchersSkillsRecent graduate or current student (must have completed at least 2 years of college) with an interest in religion, world affairs, and/or other topics relevant to the study of government restrictions on religion and social hostilities involving religionBasic familiarity with Excel is requiredDetail oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work productsAbility to work well in a team settingAbility to take instructions and follow through wellAbility to work diligently under deadlinesAbility to communicate clearly in a remote work environment, including documenting coding notes, questions and decisions appropriately and clearlyAbility to read through lengthy reports and code relevant informationPrevious coding (content analysis) experience, qualitative research experience, or work in similar research projects is an advantage, but not requiredCompany OverviewPew Research Center is an American research firm that conducts research related to social issues, demographics, social trends, and more. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://pewresearch.org.



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