Research Assistant

Salary: $32,000 Bachelors, $36,000 with a master’s, and $40,000 with a doctorate Consideration will also be given to advanced studies and relevant work experience. 

Mission Statement:  It is our mission to dynamically develop, conduct, and disseminate cutting edge research that addresses significant societal problems, informs policy, and improves public health and quality of life.  To achieve this mission, we work to create an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment that promotes the creation and successful conduct of innovative research that is impactful for the populations and communities served.

*Values:  As a leading-edge not-for-profit research organization, we understand the trends and forces that are impacting the well-being and health of people.  We are committed to an iterative learning process focused on supporting and educating these populations and improving their health and quality of life.

*Vision:  To innovate and lead globally in developing high impact, actionable research, as well as consultative and educational solutions to pressing public health problems.

 

Job Title: Research Assistant

 

General Position Description: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will work on a project funded by the National Institutes of Health to increase SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations among people who inject drugs (PWID) to try to determine why people do not vaccinate and how digital media can help increase vaccination rates.

 

This position is for 3 days per week (60% effort) at 7.5 hours per day. 

Salary at 80% Effort: $32,000 Bachelors, $36,000 with a master’s, and $40,000 with a doctorate

Consideration will also be given to advanced studies and relevant work experience. 

 

Responsibilities:

     

• Enroll PWID in a clinical trial to evaluate different technology-based approaches to working with vaccine hesitant individuals.
• Maintain accurate records of clinical trial participation, interviews, and other data, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects.
• Recruit and conduct in-depth interviews people who inject drugs (PWID)
• Develop or assist in the development of interview schedules.
• Contact potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol and to arrange interviews.
• Code and verify data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures and enter data into a computer database and/or spreadsheet application for subsequent analysis.
• Attend project meetings.
• Assist with the preparation of articles, reports, and presentations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

                          

                          

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, Psychology, Sociology or equivalent field required, Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research.
• Prior work with populations that experience health disparities, a must.
• Individuals with lived experience are especially encouraged to apply.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Excellent writing skills.
• Spanish language skills desirable.
• Highly organized and systematic, with attention to detail
• Able to work independently with an aptitude for multi-tasking and managing multiple projects.
• Collaborative work style with eagerness to continually learn and grow.

 

 

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

 

To apply please send a resume, cover letter, list of publications, and contact information for three references.