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Social Science Research Assistants

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.58)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.54)
  3. Follow through, get things done - People (4.28)
  4. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.87)
  5. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  6. Listen - People (3.75)
  7. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.71)
  8. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.71)
  9. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.63)
  10. Organize, classify - Data (3.63)
  11. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.63)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  13. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (3.62)
  2. Active Listening (3.62)
  3. Writing (3.50)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  1. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  3. Oral Expression (3.75)
  4. Written Expression (3.63)
  5. Information Ordering (3.63)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (3.50)
  7. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.62)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.58)
  3. Analytical Thinking (4.54)
  4. Dependability (4.50)
  5. Independence (4.47)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.38)
  7. Cooperation (4.29)
  8. Persistence (4.28)
  9. Initiative (4.28)
  10. Achievement/Effort (4.22)
  11. Innovation (3.87)
  12. Concern for Others (3.71)
  13. Self Control (3.65)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Analyzing Data or Information (4.27)
  2. Processing Information (4.23)
  3. Getting Information (4.21)
  4. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.19)
  5. Interacting With Computers (4.17)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (3.96)
  7. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.85)
  8. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.80)
  9. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.80)
  10. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.76)
  11. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.67)
  12. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.51)
  1. There are currently no detailed activities.