Job Description

The Institute of Human Development and Social Change (IHDSC) at NYU Steinhardt seeks a part-time Research Assistant to support the Black Girlhood Mental Health Sisterhood, a collaborative initiative focused on advancing research and programming that promotes Black girls' mental health and wellbeing.

Working closely with Principal Investigator Dr. Lauren Mims and project collaborators, the Research Assistant will support qualitative data collective and analysis activities related to Black girls' mental health. Primary responsibilities include assisting with interviews and focus groups, preparing research materials, organizing qualitative data, and supporting preliminary data analysis and synthesis.

This position is expected to require approximately 8 hours per week and offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative, community-engaged research focused on Black girls' mental health, psychological safety, and thriving.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and scheduling of research participants.
• Support the facilitation of interviews and focus groups with Black girls and key stakeholders.
• Take detailed notes during interviews, focus groups, and research meetings.
• Assist with transcription review, coding, and organization of qualitative data.
• Conduct prelininary qualitative data analysis and memo writing.
• Support literature reviews and synthesis of relevant research.
• Assist with preparation of research summaries, presentations, and dissemination materials.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to ongoing research activities as needed.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly base rate for this position is $30/hour. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Per NYU's remote-work policy, this position is expected to be hybrid.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in a graduate program in psychology or a related field.
• Background in Black girlhood studies, youth mental health, educational equity, and/or community-engaged research.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting interviews, focus groups, or qualitative research.
• Familiarity with qualitative coding and analysis methods.
• Experience working with youth and/or Black communities.

Application Instructions

This position will begin ASAP. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume/CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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