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Qualitative Research Assistant

Chicago, IL, USFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Supports qualitative and mixed-methods research projects by conducting interviews, focus groups, data analysis, and report writing to inform evidence-based policy.

Role type

Qualitative Research Assistant

Builds

Research reports, manuscripts, and policy evaluation findings

Domain

Social science research / Public policy

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Qualitative research methods, Interviewing, Focus group facilitation, Data coding, Literature review, Report writing, NVivo/ATLAS.ti/MaxQDA/Dedoose

Preferred skills

Experience with communities affected by segregation and disinvestment, Bilingual skills, Knowledge of research theory

Technologies

NVivo, ATLAS.ti, MaxQDA, Dedoose

Responsibilities

Conduct participant interviews and focus groups; Transcribe and code qualitative data; Assist with study design and recruitment; Write and edit research reports and manuscripts; Perform data entry and quality assurance; Collaborate on project dissemination.

Seniority

Individual Contributor