Research Assistant - Student Worker

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Certified Coder based in the United States.** This part-time, project-based opportunity is designed for a doctoral student seeking practical experience in applied research and evaluation. You will work closely with a faculty Principal Investigator and contribute to meaningful, real-world research initiatives. The role centers on mixed-methods research, including qualitative inquiry, process evaluation, and collaborative data interpretation. You will support projects focused on improving outcomes for youth through data-informed decision-making and continuous learning. The position offers hands-on exposure to interviews, focus groups, surveys, observations, data analysis, and research synthesis. You will help translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders. This is a collaborative, fully remote opportunity suited to a detail-oriented researcher eager to strengthen their applied research capabilities. ### Accountabilities - Support the implementation of mixed-methods research and evaluation activities, including interviews, focus groups, surveys, and observations. - Manage research data by cleaning, organizing, documenting, and preparing information for analysis. - Conduct qualitative coding and thematic analysis under the guidance of the faculty Principal Investigator. - Assist with quantitative analysis, including descriptive statistics and basic trend analysis. - Contribute to process mapping and documentation of workflows, partnerships, and project dynamics. - Synthesize research findings in alignment with evaluation questions and learning objectives. - Help develop reports, learning briefs, presentations, and data visualizations. - Translate technical research findings into accessible and actionable insights for non-technical audiences. - Participate in project meetings, partner convenings, and collaborative sensemaking sessions. - Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure assigned deliverables are completed on time. - Take on additional research and project-support responsibilities as needed. ## Requirements - Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, preferably in psychology, organizational leadership, public administration, education, or a related field. - Current enrollment in a doctoral program, preferably in psychology, organizational leadership, public administration, education, or a related discipline. - Graduate-level experience with qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research methodologies. - Previous experience in program evaluation, applied research, or community-based research is preferred. - Experience working in education, workforce development, public health, nonprofit, or similarly mission-driven environments is a plus. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research clearly to varied audiences. - Strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities, including the ability to interpret data and draw well-supported conclusions. - Familiarity with qualitative research tools such as NVivo and/or quantitative tools such as SPSS, R, or comparable platforms is preferred. - Knowledge of equity-centered, participatory, or community-engaged research approaches. - Experience working with diverse or underserved populations. - Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a collaborative environment. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Ability to transform complex research outputs into clear, accessible formats for non-technical stakeholders. ## Benefits - **Compensation:** $20.00 per hour. - **Work arrangement:** Fully remote within the United States. - **Schedule:** Part-time, project-based student employment. - **Project exposure:** Hands-on experience with applied research, program evaluation, mixed-methods methodologies, and real-world data interpretation. - **Mentorship:** Direct guidance and professional development through collaboration with a faculty Principal Investigator. - **Student employment:** Opportunities are available to eligible undergraduate and graduate students enrolled and attending courses. - **Annual limit:** Student positions are generally limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours per year. - **Benefits eligibility:** Student employees generally do not receive accrued sick or vacation time, health or life insurance, or other employee benefits unless otherwise required or specified. - **Professional growth:** Opportunity to strengthen research, analytical, communication, data management, and evaluation skills through practical project work.