[Hiring] Research Assistant @CHILD TRENDS INCORPORATED

Role Description

Child Trends has multiple openings for a research assistant or senior research assistant to work across our Sexual and Reproductive Health team and Parenting and Family Dynamics team. As part of Child Trends, the Research Assistant will have the opportunity to provide research and/or project management assistance to multiple projects and teams.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct literature reviews and scans to form the basis of written reports.
• Help draft and copyedit substantive sections of blogs, briefs, and reports.
• Complete fact and citation checks on written research content.
• Support qualitative and quantitative data collection efforts (e.g., coordination, site visits, note-taking, and analysis).
• Track, schedule, and retain study participants across multiple data collection waves, and process and document participant incentives accurately and confidentially.
• Support technical assistance efforts.
• Help coordinate proposal writing (e.g., collect needed information and manage deadlines).
• Oversee project meetings (e.g., prepare agendas, take notes, and share key takeaways).
• Create graphics for publications and presentations.
• Help translate research findings into engaging, succinct messages for use on websites and social media platforms.
• Help prepare presentations for conferences and meetings.
• Attend occasional in-person project activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or a demonstrated ability to perform entry-level research) in a social science field.
• Mastery of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal, writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Excellent conceptual, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated, flexible, responsible, and confident with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and nimbly switch between priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working with team members remotely (e.g., via video conferencing like Teams, Zoom, etc.).
• Demonstrated interest in research topics related to the work of SRH and PFD.

Requirements

• Experience conducting research in applied settings (desired but not required).
• Experience recruiting, tracking, or retaining research participants, or administering participant incentives (desired but not required).
• Fluency in Spanish a plus, but not required (desired but not required).
• Experience with statistical analysis and coding (e.g., Stata, R, Dedoose, NVivo) a plus, but not required (desired but not required).

Compensation

This is a salaried position; salary will either be $53,000 or $62,000 depending on which role is offered. This position is eligible for benefits. For more info, please visit our career page.

Work Arrangement

This is a full-time position with some flexibility in schedule but we ask staff to keep core hours of availability between 10 am - 3 pm ET. Specific needs should be discussed during the interview process.

Location

While our work is largely remote, some project activities will require occasional in-person project activities. We are open to considering candidates working in any state but cannot consider staff working outside the U.S. One of the projects we are hiring for will require traveling to the Washington, DC area, so we’ll be looking to hire at least one person located in or near the Washington, DC/Maryland/Virginia area.

Background Investigation

Jobs that involve interactions with children and positions that rely on high levels of trust to perform duties are subject to a background check at the time of hire, with roles being offered contingent upon results. We will always conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check and never inquire into an applicant's criminal history until interviews have been conducted and offer decisions are being made. Current employees may also be subject to future background checks depending on the nature of their duties. A criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate or current employee from employment; however, any convictions related to the responsibilities and requirements of the position may do so.

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Position will be closed on 10/30 or sooner if filled.

How to Apply

Please follow the “apply” link to submit your application. Please upload your resume/CV and cover letter as well as a brief writing sample, and three professional references.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Child Trends provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Child Trends does not require or request applicants’ salary. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].