Role OverviewThe Research Assistant II Non-Lab will contribute to impactful research relevant to health equity organizing, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is a nine-month term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position.
What You Will Do
Key responsibilities include conducting semi-structured interviews and focus groups, content analysis, coding and analysis of transcripts, tracking study activities, maintaining IRB documents and approvals, and disseminating results to the research team and other stakeholders.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a college background or equivalent work experience, preferably in sociology, or a related field, and one to two years of experience performing qualitative research. Additional qualifications include knowledge of social medicine principles and health equity frameworks, familiarity with TB Fighters or other health equity social movements, and experience working in multicultural, international environments.
Requirements
- College background or equivalent work experience, preferably in sociology, or a related field
- One to two years of experience performing qualitative research (relevant coursework may count towards experience)
- College Degree preferred
- Knowledge of social medicine principles and health equity frameworks
- Familiarity with TB Fighters or other health equity social movements
- Familiarity with social theory relevant to the project
- Experience with grant writing, submission processes, and compliance monitoring
- Experience working in multicultural, international environments
- Familiarity with academic publishing and manuscript preparation
- Experience with community-based participatory research approaches
Benefits
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
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