Qualitative Research Assistant — Maternal Health Equity

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

Job summary

Research Foundation CUNY is seeking a part-time Qualitative Research Assistant for Our Stories, Our Bodies, Our Safety, a community-engaged study led by Dr. Brianna A. Baker.

The role supports participant recruitment, scheduling, qualitative interviews, and data management to help inform culturally responsive interventions that advance maternal mental health equity. The position involves coordinating interviews, handling transcripts, ensuring confidentiality, and contributing to analyses with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, sociology, social work, or related field (enrolled or completed).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Interest in maternal health, mental health, health equity, or community-engaged research.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and outreach to eligible study participants.
• Screen, schedule, communicate, and follow up with participants per IRB procedures.
• Conduct or assist with semi-structured qualitative interviews on maternal health and related topics.
• Assist with transcript review, de-identification, and preliminary thematic analysis.
• Maintain accurate, confidential research records using approved data systems.
• Participate in team meetings and project coordination activities.
• Support preparation of study summaries, reports, and deliverables.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Research ethics sensitivity

Education

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

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Research Foundation CUNY is seeking a part-time Qualitative Research Assistant for Our Stories, Our Bodies, Our Safety, a community-engaged study led by Dr. Brianna A. Baker.

The role supports participant recruitment, scheduling, qualitative interviews, and data management to help inform culturally responsive interventions that advance maternal mental health equity. The position involves coordinating interviews, handling transcripts, ensuring confidentiality, and contributing to analyses with