Qualitative Research Analyst

Fund for Public Health NYC • Queens, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bureau of Epidemiology Services is seeking a Qualitative Research Analyst to support qualitative research on gender-affirming care and the health and healthcare of Transgender, Gender-Nonconforming, Non-Binary (TGNCNB) and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual+ (LGBTQIA+) communities in New York City. Under the supervision of the Qualitative Research Manager, the role supports the design and implementation of qualitative data collection and analysis, prepares materials for community feedback sessions, and summarizes community input.

The position is with the Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC), in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The Bureau of Epidemiology Services collects, analyzes, and communicates data to monitor and improve New Yorkers’ health and provides statistical and analytic support for public health surveillance, epidemiologic research, and program evaluations.

The role is based in an office environment and follows a hybrid schedule: three days in the office and two days remote. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 35 hours per week. Candidates must live in the New York City tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut). Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, social sciences, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience with qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Strong writing, documentation, and analytic skills.
• Familiarity with qualitative software tools such as NVivo or Dedoose.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community partners and research teams.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Must live in the New York City tri-state area (NY, NJ, or CT).

Responsibilities

• Support co-design sessions with community-based organizations by identifying research priorities and developing research aims.
• Support the design and implementation of qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Contribute to literature reviews and meta-analyses, summarizing qualitative evidence.
• Conduct interviews, focus groups, and other qualitative data collection for research projects focused on gender-affirming care and the health and healthcare of TGNCNB and LGBTQIA+ communities.
• Perform coding and thematic analysis, and write from qualitative data.
• Prepare materials for community feedback sessions and summarize community input in reports and/or policy briefs.
• Assist in developing pathways to integrate qualitative insights into the larger gender-affirming care research framework.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution.
• Retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution.
• Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan.
• Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level