Part-time Qualitative Research Assistant: Maternal Health

Research Foundation of The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RFCUNY Benefits and Accruals

Job summary

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites applications for a part-time Qualitative Research Assistant to support Our Stories, Our Bodies, Our Safety, a study led by Dr. Brianna A. Baker at CUNY School of Medicine.

The role focuses on recruitment, interview coordination, transcription, and data management to inform maternal mental health equity. Responsibilities include conducting semi-structured interviews, scheduling, and ensuring IRB-compliant procedures, with

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in or completion of a bachelor’s degree in psychology, public health, sociology, social work, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in maternal health, mental health, health equity, or community-engaged research.
• Ability to engage respectfully and sensitively with participants discussing potentially difficult or traumatic experiences.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to research protocols.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
• Experience with qualitative interviewing, community-based research, or participant recruitment.
• Familiarity with qualitative research methods, thematic analysis, or qualitative data management software.
• Experience working with Black women, pregnant or postpartum populations, or historically underserved communities.
• Familiarity with REDCap or other research data collection systems.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive research practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and outreach to eligible study participants through approved community-based recruitment strategies.
• Support participant screening, scheduling, communication, and follow-up in accordance with IRB-approved procedures.
• Conduct or assist with semi-structured qualitative interviews exploring maternal mental health, neighborhood safety, community experiences, and sources of resilience.
• Support the preparation, organization, and management of qualitative interview materials, including audio recordings and transcripts.
• Assist with transcript review, de-identification, qualitative coding, and preliminary thematic analysis.
• Maintain accurate and confidential research records using approved data management systems.
• Participate in research team meetings, training sessions, and project coordination activities.
• Support the preparation of research summaries, reports, presentations, and other study deliverables as needed.
• Follow all applicable research ethics, participant confidentiality, and institutional review board requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interest in maternal health

Confidentiality and protocol adherence

Independent and collaborative work

Qualitative interviewing (preferred)

Qualitative research methods awareness

Community-based recruitment

Trauma-informed research practices

Education

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

Tools

REDCap

Job description

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites applications for a part-time Qualitative Research Assistant to support Our Stories, Our Bodies, Our Safety, a study led by Dr. Brianna A. Baker at CUNY School of Medicine.

The role focuses on recruitment, interview coordination, transcription, and data management to inform maternal mental health equity. Responsibilities include conducting semi-structured interviews, scheduling, and ensuring IRB-compliant procedures, with