Research Assistant

Summary

Join The Center for Justice Innovation as a temporary research assistant to assist with qualitative coding and analysis of mixed-method interviews and production of the final report.

Requirements

• 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
• High social capital in the streets and direct lived experience with gun violence
• Commitment to social justice and community organizing
• Experience working on gun violence-related issues, including participating in team research projects
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Independent worker and problem solver
• Ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Work with NYC and Detroit participatory action research team to complete the qualitative coding and analysis of interviews conducted on gun culture in Detroit, MI
• Enter coded interviews into online qualitative data analysis software
• Assist data analysis, including developing themes from qualitative interview data
• Assist with the drafting and finalization of the research memo outlining findings