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Lab Research Assistant (Student) (FWS)

American University
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025 CLOSED ON 2/15/2026

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Department:
College of Arts & Sciences
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
This position supports the Public Ethnography Lab (PEL) in the Department of Anthropology, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. The position reports to the PEL Director and is supervised by the PEL Research Coordinator. This position will also support tasks related to other projects for which the lab serves as a sponsor, collaborator, or partner, such as the Roti Mapping Project or the Public Anthropology Conference. Focus areas within the position can include, but are not necessarily limited to: communication, event planning, publications, and research support.
Essential Functions:
  • Support communication functions (email, social media, website, materials).
  • Support in the planning and execution of lab events.
  • Attend and support in-person lab events.
  • Offer occasional support for programming and related tasks on nights and weekends.
  • Support research efforts of the lab and its affiliates.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
  • Part-time.
  • 8 - 10 expected hours per week.
Salary Range:
  • $17.95 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
  • Current AU student (undergraduate) with a Federal Work Study award.
Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Pursuing a degree, minor, or certificate (undergraduate) in Anthropology. Students in communication, humanities, journalism, and social sciences are also encouraged to apply.
  • Effective writing and communication skills.
  • Effective attention to detail.
  • Comfortable speaking with people from all different backgrounds.
  • Experience or sensibility for customer service.
Other Details
  • This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
  • Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  • American University is an
    E-Verify
    employer.
  • Visit
    https://www.american.edu/hr/
    for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email
theworkline@american.edu
.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

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