Social Science Research Assistant
Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Posted October 29, 2026
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Among social science research assistants, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for social science research assistants: 44% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
Applying the theories and methods of a social science discipline, perform work directly involved in developing and administering laboratory, survey and other social science research projects or to develop public programs and policies. Positions that plan and administer both academic and research programs and services should be assigned to the Academic Program Professional job series. These jobs Interprets principles and concepts generated by faculty, develop and implement instruction and research programs, and contribute to curriculum development and teaching. Positions that have primary roles in clinical study activities and support clinical research (non-intervention studies) or trials (intervention studies) on human subjects should be assigned to the Clinical Research Coordinator job series.