Disability Research Intern: Qualitative Insights for Impact

UMass Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

The Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at UMass Boston invites eligible disability community members to join a paid research internship focused on the Progressive Employment model. Interns gain hands-on experience in qualitative research, data collection, and manuscript preparation under supervision.

The internship supports federally funded projects and offers pay of $25.00–$31.00 per hour for up to 400 hours over one year. Remote candidates may apply; accommodations are available as needed.

Qualifications

• :Identify as a person with lived experience of any type of disability
• :Willingness to develop new skills including accessibility checks and alt tags
• :Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to review and synthesize information
• :Willingness to learn about WIOA, the Rehabilitation Act and related federal legislation
• :Interest in scholarly research and manuscript submission to peer-reviewed journals

Responsibilities

• Assist with outreach and communication to research participants
• Support planning and implementation of qualitative research activities
• Conduct qualitative data collection (interviews, focus groups, community conversations)
• Participate in coding, analysis, and interpretation of qualitative data
• Conduct literature reviews and desk reviews to inform objectives and manuscript development
• Summarize and synthesize findings from academic and gray literature
• Contribute to drafting and revising sections of manuscripts and reports
• Collaborate with research team and attend project meetings
• Maintain human subjects certification (CITI) and follow ethical guidelines

Skills

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Email

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Atlas.ti

Job description

The Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at UMass Boston invites eligible disability community members to join a paid research internship focused on the Progressive Employment model. Interns gain hands-on experience in qualitative research, data collection, and manuscript preparation under supervision.

The internship supports federally funded projects and offers pay of $25.00–$31.00 per hour for up to 400 hours over one year. Remote candidates may apply; accommodations are available as needed.