Qualitative Research Associate: Justice & Tech Policy (Hybrid)

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability &

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance benefits

Employee discounts

Voluntary insurance options

Job summary

Georgetown University’s McCourt School invites a Qualitative Research Associate to support the Evidence for Justice Lab’s mission to advance empirical methods in criminal justice and public safety. The role focuses on qualitative research, data collection, and coordination across initiatives, including AI policy work and national tracking projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a social science and has experience with qualitative analysis software.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public policy, sociology, criminology, political science, or related social science discipline strongly preferred; bachelor's degree with significant research experience considered
• Experience contributing to qualitative research projects, including data collection, coding, and analysis, ideally within an academic or policy research setting
• Familiarity with qualitative data analysis software (e.g., MAXQDA, Dedoose, or NVivo); experience with qualitative coding is a plus
• Prior experience supporting or participating in social science research, particularly qualitative studies such as interview-based or mixed-methods projects
• Ability to read, interpret, and summarize social science research; comfort engaging with academic and policy literature
• Familiarity with human subjects research and IRB protocols; experience working with confidential or sensitive research data is a plus
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear research summaries, memos, and reports for diverse audiences
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; High attention to detail; ability to manage assigned tasks independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced research environment
• Background or demonstrated interest in criminal justice, public safety, social justice or technology policy

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with faculty, staff, students and community partners, and execute qualitative research activities to measure the impact of public safety-related programs and interventions
• Supporting qualitative research, including carrying out data collection and data analyses as well as the management of research projects
• Drafting qualitative research protocols and data analysis presentations, and assist in developing presentations of research findings for diverse audiences, including donors, policymakers, journalists, and academics, through reports, data visualizations, and other publications
• Working on programming and strategic outreach efforts as needed

Skills

Qualitative research

Data collection

Data analysis

Research coordination

Academic writing

Education

Master's degree in public policy, sociology, criminology, political science, or related social science

Bachelor's degree with significant research experience

Tools

MAXQDA

Dedoose

NVivo

Job description

Georgetown University’s McCourt School invites a Qualitative Research Associate to support the Evidence for Justice Lab’s mission to advance empirical methods in criminal justice and public safety. The role focuses on qualitative research, data collection, and coordination across initiatives, including AI policy work and national tracking projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a social science and has experience with qualitative analysis software.