Remote Qualitative Researcher — Campus Culture Studies

Constructive Dialogue Institute, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is seeking project-based qualitative researchers (1099 contractors) to support large-scale qualitative studies examining campus culture. This is an ongoing need across multiple campuses and a great fit for experienced qualitative researchers with interviewing, small-group moderating, document analysis, coding, and rigorous documentation.

You will conduct one-on-one interviews, small-group interviews, and focus groups, synthesize findings into clear

Qualifications

• 3+ years of applied qualitative research experience, including interviewing and small group moderating.
• Familiarity with campus life dynamics and organizational culture.
• Strong ability to summarize interviews and produce structured findings.
• Comfort interfacing with skeptical or high-status stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple studies with one-on-one interviews, small-group interviews, and focus group facilitation.
• Apply CDI's qualitative research procedures and protocols consistently.
• Produce clear, well-organized interview summaries and synthesize data across participants.
• Conduct large-scale document analysis to support triangulation.
• Tag and organize qualitative data within the established coding framework.
• Maintain professional rapport and confidentiality with participants.

Skills

Qualitative research

Interviewing

Focus group moderation

Document analysis

Coding/frameworks

Interview summaries

Zoom

Dovetail (bonus)

Tools

Dovetail

Zoom

Job description

The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is seeking project-based qualitative researchers (1099 contractors) to support large-scale qualitative studies examining campus culture. This is an ongoing need across multiple campuses and a great fit for experienced qualitative researchers with interviewing, small-group moderating, document analysis, coding, and rigorous documentation.

You will conduct one-on-one interviews, small-group interviews, and focus groups, synthesize findings into clear