Graduate Student Research Assistant

The Federal Judicial Center (Center) is the federal courts' agency for research and continuing education. Congress established the Center in 1967 as a separate organization within the federal judicial system at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States. A nine-member board, chaired by the Chief Justice of the United States, determines its basic policies.

This position is part time. Benefits are not applicable for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: The Federal Judicial Center recruits graduate student research assistants for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Applicants must be current graduate students (Master's or PhD). Fall Semester dates: September - December. Fall Semester application deadline: July 5 Spring Semester dates: January - April. Spring Semester application deadline: September 27 Summer Semester dates: May - August. Summer Semester application deadline: February 28 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and should include the following materials: Cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications stated above, and indicating whether you are applying for Summer, Fall, and/or Spring; Unofficial transcript (or proof of enrollment if you are a first semester student); Resume; and The name and contact information of at least one reference. Please email all application materials to ResearchHiring@fjc.gov. You may also direct any questions about the position to this address.