Research Assistant

Summary

The Center for Justice Innovation is a non-profit organization that works to advance equity, increase safety, and help individuals and communities thrive by identifying and resolving challenges in the criminal and civil legal systems. The Research Department at the Center seeks two temporary, part-time research assistants to assist with a literature review on best practices for firearms violence prevention and a multi-site process evaluation.

Requirements

• In possession of an advanced degree (e.g., Master’s degree or Ph.D.) or in pursuit of such a degree plus a minimum of one year of work experience in a related field or equivalent experience conducting similar research in related fields, such as social work, psychology, criminal justice, and public health
• Skilled communicator, able to interact with a range of community stakeholders
• Organized and detail oriented
• Independent worker and problem solver
• Ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of a best practices scan on firearms violence, specifically prevention and intervention models (e.g., Cure Violence, hospital-based interventions) in communities challenged by gun violence
• Assist with a multi-site process evaluation, including the development of interview instruments, data collection, typing up notes from site visits, data management, and qualitative data analysis

Benefits

Compensation range for this position is $27.50 - $30.00 per hour based on a 35-hour work week and is commensurate with experience