Research Associate (Part-Time)

• *Overview:**
The Institute of Human Development and Social Change (IHDSC) at New York University (NYU) is seeking a part-time Research Associate to support qualitative research activities for a guaranteed-income project based in Los Angeles County, California. This is a grant-funded, part-time position that requires a strong background in qualitative research, excellent communication skills, and... the ability to work independently. **Responsibilities:**• Data collection: Take field notes, and schedule, conduct, and follow-up on 1-2 hour qualitative interviews with Los Angeles County program participants. * Data management support: Work closely with IHDSC's research manager to transcribe, manage, and code the qualitative data collected. * Qualitative data organization: Organize qualitative data into an outline that has been developed by the IHDSC Research Manager and PI. * Project management support: Contribute to monitoring key updates in respondents' lives, including place of residence and contact information, as well as other project management tasks. Strictly adhere to confidentiality protocols and procedures to ensure participants' privacy and confidentiality. **Qualifications:**• Current enrollment in graduate program, or already received graduate degree. * Coursework and/or experience with qualitative data-collection, coding, and/or analysis is highly desirable. * Candidates must be based in Los Angeles, and have a driver's license and access to a vehicle to get to and from in-person interviews. Research Associates will be reimbursed for travel/mileage. * Must be available to work 10-12 hours per week and attend virtual weekly meetings. Occasional flexibility on evenings and weekends may be required for in-person interviews. * Familiarity with typical organizational tools: MS Word; Powerpoint; Google Drive; DropBox; Slack; Zoom. * Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken) is preferred. * Must have an interest in understanding the economic and social well-being of individuals and households in Los Angeles, California. **Benefits:**This position will work between 10-12 hours per week. Costs of travel to fulfill job duties (i.e. mileage/travel) will be fully reimbursed. The base hourly range for this position is $22-23/hour. Per NYU's hybrid remote-work policy, this position will be fully remote

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