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The National Center for Smart Growth, a research unit of the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, is hiring an hourly research assistant for Spring 2024 and potentially beyond. This student will primarily support Purple Line Corridor Coalition staff in organizing and planning for community-led walks to collect qualitative data about safe access to the Purple Line. Students with experience in qualitative research, project management, note-taking, and scheduling are encouraged to apply. Students in a Master’s degree program or community planning and other related fields are encouraged to apply. A bachelor’s degree is required. The position will pay $29 per hour at 5-8 hours per week. Please send a cover note (email is fine) and CV to plcc@umd.edu referencing “Hourly Research Assistant Position” in the subject line.

Required application materials: CV

Education:
This position is only open to students enrolled in a Master’s degree program or community planning at the University of Maryland, College Park.

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Please send a cover note (email is fine) and CV to plcc@umd.edu