Research Program Intern

Public Health Institute • Berkeley, CA

236d • $21 - $29 • Remote

About The Position

The Public Health Institute (PHI) is seeking a full-time temporary Research Intern for one of its programs, Berkeley Media Studies Group (BMSG). The Research Intern will complete a practicum in coordination with the preceptor and will develop and complete an approved learning plan. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented MPH Practicum student who can work effectively with the team to systematically collect and evaluate news about political actions to limit access to health care (including abortion and gender affirming care). Research tasks will include conducting literature reviews; working with the team to develop and refine a qualitative coding instrument; collecting, reading and analyzing news articles; analyzing data; and drafting reports and memos. The intern may also assist with other research projects, and will also get opportunities to meet with, present to, and network with other professionals in the field. This is a temporary remote full-time position (40 hours/week, 1.0 FTE) that is expected to last 10 weeks. Full pay range for this position: $21.60 to $29.86 per hour. The typical hiring range for this position is from $21.60 (minimum) to $25.73 (midpoint) per hour. The starting wage is determined using a variety of factors, such as the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity consideration and budget availability.

Requirements

• Current student enrolled in the first year of an MPH program or in a one-year MPH program.
• Experience in research, health communications, and data analysis.
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly for a variety of audiences and to synthesize and assess large amounts of information from different sources.
• Experience conducting literature reviews of public health and/or social science literature.
• Experience with or coursework on qualitative research and/or content analysis and coding.
• Strong project and time management skills, good attention to detail, ability to take initiative, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision, to work collaboratively with other staff members, and to stay focused while handling multiple assignments and priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with online meetings (e.g., Zoom).
• Proficiency with qualitative coding platforms (such as AtlasTI) and news databases (like LexisNexis) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in qualitative media content analysis research, including conducting literature reviews; helping the team develop study parameters and coding documents; and gathering, reading and coding news articles.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Assist with writing and editing reports on research findings.
• Meet with project partners to share findings and collect feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to network with professionals in the field.
• Gain practical experience in public health research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree