Research Assistant

Summary

Join the Center for Justice Innovation's Research Department as a Research Assistant! This part-time, remote position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research on firearms violence prevention. You will assist in developing a literature review, implementing a multi-site process evaluation, and conducting data analysis. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced degree or is pursuing one, along with relevant research experience. Compensation is $27.50-$30.00 per hour. The Center is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• An advanced degree (e.g., Master’s degree or Ph.D.) or in pursuit of such a degree
• 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, and more 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 following: Development of interview instruments
• Data collection (e.g., conducting interviews)
• Typing up notes from site visits
• Data management
• Qualitative data analysis
• Additional tasks as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience conducting literature reviews and/or best practices scans, interviews, taking fieldnotes, and coding and analyzing data

Benefits

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