Remote Senior Research Assistant, Early Childhood

ADP, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Trends is seeking a Research Assistant/Sr. Research Assistant in Early Childhood to support multiple projects. You will recruit participants, assist with data collection, and help prepare materials and reports. The role emphasizes writing, organization, and ethical research practices.

The Early Childhood team studies programs affecting young children, collaborating with federal and state partners. Flexible remote work within the US is allowed; background checks may apply. Salary $53k–$62k.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences and ability to perform basic social science research.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with literature reviews and data collection methods.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and follow up with study participants and schedule interviews.
• Take notes in meetings and summarize for the team.
• Assist with scheduling, incentives, budgets, and progress reports.
• Conduct data collection via observations, interviews, surveys.
• Support literature reviews and synthesize information.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Independent and team work

Critical thinking

Ability to follow directions

Spanish (desired)

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Tools

Stata

R

Dedoose

NVivo

Job description

Child Trends is seeking a Research Assistant/Sr. Research Assistant in Early Childhood to support multiple projects. You will recruit participants, assist with data collection, and help prepare materials and reports. The role emphasizes writing, organization, and ethical research practices.

The Early Childhood team studies programs affecting young children, collaborating with federal and state partners. Flexible remote work within the US is allowed; background checks may apply. Salary $53k–$62k.