Qualitative Research Analyst, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Qualitative Research Analyst supports the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use’s qualitative research and evaluation activities, including project design, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings. The role works collaboratively with program staff and analysts to coordinate research activities, develop study materials and protocols, conduct literature reviews, manage and analyze qualitative data, and contribute to reports and publications. The position also supports research training, partnerships, study and data management systems, and the Bureau’s racial justice and health equity activities.

The role is supervised by the Senior Qualitative Research Associate. The Bureau’s Office of Research, Surveillance, Policy, and Communications conducts alcohol- and drug-related surveillance, program evaluation, and research; maintains databases; designs research protocols; produces reports and scientific articles; facilitates program and policy development; and develops communications for provider and public audiences.

The listed civil service title is City Research Scientist. Appointments are subject to a minimum one-year probationary period.

Requirements

• For City Research Scientist Assignment Level I, a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, or environmental science or public health.
• For Assignment Level II and above, the stated qualifications include a doctorate in an appropriate field and one year of full-time responsible supervisory, administrative, or research experience; or a master’s degree in an appropriate field and three years of responsible full-time research experience; or equivalent education and/or experience. Candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field and at least two years of the specified research experience. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I may substitute for the experience specified in the doctorate or master’s degree pathways.
• Knowledge of qualitative research theory and methods.
• Ability to read, interpret, and synthesize public health and other scientific literature.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional interpersonal, research, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience within substance use or harm reduction fields.
• At least one year of experience conducting qualitative methods such as in-depth or semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and/or participant observation.
• At least one year of experience analyzing qualitative data in an applied setting.
• Proficiency with qualitative data analysis software such as Dedoose, NVivo, or Atlas.ti.
• Proficiency with reference management software or tools such as EndNote or Zotero.
• Passion for implementing interventions and conducting analyses aimed at reducing drug-related morbidity and mortality in New York City.
• Oral and written Spanish fluency is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft qualitative research materials, including protocols, interview guides, and surveys, and support IRB applications.
• Conduct research literature reviews and desk research, including organizing citation and reference libraries.
• Collect, clean, manipulate, organize, and analyze qualitative data using Dedoose, REDCap, Excel, and other platforms.
• Support the Senior Qualitative Research Associate in developing qualitative methods and analysis training resources and building partnerships with other agency analytic teams.
• Support the creation and revision of qualitative research study and data management systems, including qualitative codebooks and analytic plans.
• Support research administrative tasks, including scheduling data collection activities, managing study materials, and tracking and distributing gift cards.
• Assist with reporting qualitative research data through internal reports and presentations, external reporting such as conferences, and responses to ad hoc data requests.
• Contribute to the development of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to the Bureau’s racial justice and health equity activities.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

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