Part-Time Qualitative Research Assistant - Maternal Health

RFCUNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RFCUNY Benefits

Job summary

RFCUNY’s CHASM Department in New York invites a Part-time Qualitative Research Assistant to support Our Stories, Our Bodies, Our Safety study, focusing on maternal mental health and equity. You will help recruit participants, coordinate interviews, and manage data.

Under Dr. Brianna A. Baker, you’ll assist with transcripts, coding, and analysis, while ensuring confidentiality and IRB compliance. This role offers flexible, part-time hours in NYC with RFCUNY benefits.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in or completion of a bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, sociology, social work, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Interest in maternal health, mental health, health equity, or community-engaged research.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow IRB procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and outreach to eligible study participants.
• Screen participants, schedule, and communicate following IRB procedures.
• Conduct or assist with semi-structured qualitative interviews.
• Organize and manage interview materials, audio recordings, and transcripts.
• Assist with transcript review, de-identification, and preliminary thematic analysis.
• Maintain accurate, confidential research records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Research coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, sociology, social work, or related field

Tools

REDCap

Job description

RFCUNY’s CHASM Department in New York invites a Part-time Qualitative Research Assistant to support Our Stories, Our Bodies, Our Safety study, focusing on maternal mental health and equity. You will help recruit participants, coordinate interviews, and manage data.

Under Dr. Brianna A. Baker, you’ll assist with transcripts, coding, and analysis, while ensuring confidentiality and IRB compliance. This role offers flexible, part-time hours in NYC with RFCUNY benefits.