Research Assistant II

SDSU Research Foundation•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The CHARM Lab within the School of Public Health at San Diego State University is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support a mixed-methods study on the mental health, sexual and reproductive health needs, and healthcare engagement of newcomer mothers from Latin American and Caribbean countries who have recently arrived in the United States. Under the direction of Dr. Kaylee Ramage and the Research Coordinator, the Research Assistant will support community engagement, recruitment, informed consent, data collection, transcription and translation, and the development of knowledge-translation materials. The role involves culturally appropriate, ethical, and respectful research and community engagement, with opportunities to contribute to related CHARM Lab research. The position is scheduled for 15 hours per week, pays $20.00–$25.00 per hour commensurate with qualifications, and is open until filled. Initial application review is planned after November 19, 2026. The candidate must reside in California and live within commuting distance of SDSU at the time of hire. An offer is contingent on satisfactory background-check clearance, including a criminal record check.

Requirements

Completion of sufficient lower-division coursework, or the equivalent of one year of related experience in lieu of coursework.
Written and spoken fluency in English and Haitian Creole (Kreyol).
Reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at the time of hire.
Satisfactory background-check clearance, including a criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

Research or community experience with diverse populations; one year is preferred.
Written and spoken fluency in Spanish.
Transcription and translation experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or a related field.
Comfort interacting with diverse communities and newcomer populations.
Work or volunteer experience in research or community settings, particularly public health programs or research serving immigrants and newcomers.

Responsibilities

Support and sustain community-engaged research activities related to newcomer women’s mental, sexual, and reproductive health and healthcare access.
Facilitate participant enrollment and informed consent.
Recruit, screen, schedule, and conduct remote surveys and interviews with research participants, including Haitian Creole- and/or Spanish-speaking participants.
Translate and transcribe qualitative interview data from Haitian Creole into English.
Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation, and follow IRB and data-security procedures.
Contribute collaboratively to knowledge-translation materials for community audiences, such as infographics, posters, and summary reports.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of community providers and researchers.
Plan and attend meetings and community-engagement events as part of the CHARM team.
Develop and sustain trusting relationships with community partners, participants, and the research team.
Perform other duties as assigned.