Research Assistant II

San Diego State University Research Foundation•San Diego, TX

About The Position

The CHARM Lab within the School of Public Health at San Diego State University is seeking a Research Assistant to support a mixed-methods study of the mental health and 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 contribute to community engagement, participant recruitment, informed consent, data collection, transcription and translation, and the development of knowledge-translation materials. The role supports research and community engagement in a culturally appropriate, ethical, and respectful manner, with opportunities to contribute to other CHARM Lab research focused on newcomer women’s mental, sexual, and reproductive health and healthcare access. The position is budgeted at $20.00 per hour for 15 hours per week and is open until filled; initial application review will take place after November 19, 2026. The candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance of SDSU at the time of hire. A job 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.
Candidate must 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, is required for a job offer.

Nice To Haves

Research or community experience with diverse populations (one year preferred).
Written and spoken fluency in English and Haitian Creole (Kreyol); written and spoken Spanish fluency is also desired.
Transcription and translation experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or a related field.
Comfort interacting with diverse communities and newcomer populations.

Responsibilities

Support and sustain community-engaged research activities related to newcomer women’s mental, sexual, and reproductive health and healthcare access as part of a team.
Facilitate participant enrollment and informed consent.
Recruit, screen, schedule, and conduct remote surveys and interviews with 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.
Collaborate with team members to develop 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.