Research Assistant

A-G Associates•Columbia, MD

12h•$35,000 - $63,000

About The Position

The Research Assistant supports the design, implementation, and analysis of research projects within a social science or public health context. This role involves coordinating study activities, collecting and managing data, supporting qualitative and mixed-methods analysis, and contributing to written research outputs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a research team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a research-focused social science field such as public health, sociology, psychology, or related discipline.
One year of experience working in a similar research capacity.
Experience with qualitative research or mixed-methods preferred.
Strong writing skills.
A writing sample must be submitted with the application or resume.
Experience working in Microsoft Word and Excel, NVivo, Dedoose, R, Power BI, and/or Tableau is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or conducting qualitative interviews or focus groups.
Familiarity with qualitative analysis software such as NVivo, Dedoose, or Atlas.ti.
Experience with survey platforms or statistical software such as Qualtrics, SPSS, Stata, or R.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Commitment to ethical research practices.
Cultural competence and experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Assist with research design and study planning.
Coordinate research activities, including scheduling interviews, focus groups, or surveys.
Support Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and compliance documentation as needed.
Maintain organized project files and documentation.
Support qualitative interviews, focus groups, and surveys.
Support mixed-methods data collection efforts.
Clean, organize, and manage datasets using appropriate software.
Ensure confidentiality and ethical handling of research data.
Assist with qualitative coding and thematic analysis.
Support quantitative or mixed-methods analysis as appropriate.
Prepare summaries, tables, and visualizations of findings.
Draft literature reviews, research summaries, and sections of reports or manuscripts.
Contribute to proposals, presentations, and publications.
Edit and proofread research materials for clarity and accuracy.
Track project timelines and deliverables.
Communicate with study participants and community partners as needed.
Support dissemination activities such as presentations and stakeholder briefings.