Job Title: Graduate Research Assistant, Qualitative
PVN ID: BK-2409-006471
Category: Research
Location: BROOKLYN COLLEGE

Job Description

General Description

This study seeks to understand the dynamic complexity underlying acculturative stress and mental well-being among Ghanaian immigrants living in New York City.

The community-based participatory project is a partnership between researchers at NIMHD, NIH, City College, African Life Center and Brooklyn College.

For this project, we are seeking a graduate intern with qualitative research skills and experience to participate in the analysis of qualitative interviews.

 

Other Duties

Primary Responsibilities:

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
  • Conduct qualitative analysis of interview transcripts using NVivo.
  • Participate in all aspects of qualitative analysis (codebook development, blind coding, quality control, resolving conflicts, synthesizing findings, manuscript preparation, etc.).

What is in it for you?

Research Interns who work on this project will be considered for co-authorship on publications resulting from the research. The position would report to Professor Margrethe Horlyck-Romanovsky at Brooklyn College, the NYC Principal Investigator on the project.

In this role, you will work closely with researchers from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Brooklyn College on the NYC Ghanaian Mental Well-being Project.

Qualifications

  • Graduate students pursuing a degree in public health, psychology, social work, or related fields.
  • Articulate and tactful communication skills; readiness to work with principal investigators
  • Experience working in African immigrant communities is important.
  • Familiarity with current theory and evidence on issues around acculturation and mental health (Stress, Anxiety, and Depression)
  • Experience conducting qualitative research using NVivo or equivalent qualitative software is essential.
  • Ability to follow research protocol, and handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.
  • Professional, punctual, and reliable.
  • Flexible hours working remotely and in person as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of or familiarity with community-based participatory research methods (E.g., interviews, focus groups, town halls, and advisory boards).
  • Completion of CITI training courses in social and behavioral research with human subjects is required for all staff and volunteers involved in this project. CUNY provides free CITI training.

If you're interested, please apply and complete this form: https://lnkd.in/ePqxewjH

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Key Features

Department
NYC Ghanaian Mental Well-being Project,
Status
Part Time
Pay Range
$30.00-$35.00
Hour(s) a week
20.00-25.00
Closing Date
Nov 23, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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