Under supervision of Professor Blazakis, the Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) will carry out research on matters related to terrorism financing and illicit crime. This is a non-exempt, temporary part time position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

· Complete index for a book that is to be published by Fall of 2024.

· Will carry out research, historical and current, on matters related to terrorism financing, which will inform multiple book projects and/or articles and monographs.

· Will carry out research, historical and current, on matters related to illicit crime, which will inform multiple book projects and/or articles and monographs.

· Carry out basic copy writing.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other related duties as requested by Professor Blazakis.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

· Current computer skills, to include word processing, knowledge of internet, and email.

· Excellent research skills.

· Excellent editing capability.

· Solid written and oral communication skills.

· Attention to detail and record keeping skills.

· Skilled command of grammar and spelling.

· Willingness and ability to comply with Institute policies, procedures, and mandates.

Education/Experience

A combination of education and experience, which would demonstrate possession of the skills required for the position. Minimum three years comparable experience. College-level coursework and familiarity with an academic setting desirable.

Requirements

Student Employment Eligibility:

Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.

Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.

Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.

Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.

Hour Limitations:

All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.