Social Science Research Assistants
SOC Code: 19-4061
Social Science Research Assistantss design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 84.7/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension.
AI-Proof Score: 84.7 — Very High
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Median Salary
$58,040
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Job Growth
4.4%
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Training Time
Considerable preparation (2-4 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 4 / 5
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Training Cost
~$40,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Active Listening
- •Critical Thinking
- •Mathematics
- •Writing
- •Speaking
Common Tasks
- ✓Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
- ✓Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
- ✓Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
- ✓Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
- ✓Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation