When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Duties include, but are not limited to: Assist in the planning and execution of research and evaluation initiatives including designing study protocols, supporting data collection, and contributing to the writing of reports, research papers, articles, or other documents that highlight the outcome of projects.