Post by Anonymouse on Oct 20, 2009 9:53:56 GMT -5
Qualitative Research Analyst
Reproductive Health and Minority Families
Child Trends, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to improving the lives of children by conducting research and providing science-based information to improve the decisions, programs, and policies that affect children.
General Description:
Child Trends has an opening for a Qualitative Research Analyst responsible for conducting qualitative research projects on reproductive health (e.g., adolescent and young adult sexual activity; contraceptive behaviors and decision-making; pregnancy; childbearing intentions; etc.) and minority families (e.g., union formation and stability) in collaboration with senior staff members. The analyst will assist in the development of qualitative protocols; oversee and participate in data collection activities; and take a lead role in the analysis and writing of results.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
Works independently and conducts all phases of qualitative research including protocol development; sample design and management; design and implementation of recruitment and field procedures; data collection; analysis and synthesis of data, etc.
Lead interviews, moderates focus groups
Supervises and trains junior staff in data collection activities and oversee quality control procedures.
May serve as a project manger, supervising junior staff and overseeing day-to-day logistics.
Analyze and interpret data and identify patterns from data collected through qualitative interviews, cognitive interviews, focus groups, or surveys.
Prepares reports and presentations and assists in writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.
Develop IRB materials and oversee data security and confidentiality procedures.
Some travel required.
Qualifications:
Masters degree in appropriate discipline such as Qualitative Research Methods, Sociology, Cognitive or Developmental Psychology, Demography, Family Studies, etc.
Three or more years of demonstrated proficiency in and work experience with qualitative research methods and data collection.
Strong familiarity with various interview and data collection techniques such as standardized and semi-structured interviewing; focus groups; cognitive interviewing; and observations.
Proven organizational and project and time management skills.
Experience with qualitative data analysis techniques and software packages.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Research experience in reproductive health and minority families highly desirable.
Fluency in Spanish a plus.
How to Apply:
childtrends.org/_catdisp_page.cfm?LID=9842F4C6-F2A6-4C33-A5A883616EDEB544
Please upload your resume with a cover letter, salary requirements, transcripts, writing sample, and list of three professional references at resumes.childtrends.org referencing Qualitative Research Analyst in the cover letter. Alternatively, please email your application to hr@childtrends.org with Survey Research Analyst in the subject line, or mail it to: HR Manager, Child Trends, 4301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite
350, Washington, DC 20008. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE! Child Trends is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Reproductive Health and Minority Families
Child Trends, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to improving the lives of children by conducting research and providing science-based information to improve the decisions, programs, and policies that affect children.
General Description:
Child Trends has an opening for a Qualitative Research Analyst responsible for conducting qualitative research projects on reproductive health (e.g., adolescent and young adult sexual activity; contraceptive behaviors and decision-making; pregnancy; childbearing intentions; etc.) and minority families (e.g., union formation and stability) in collaboration with senior staff members. The analyst will assist in the development of qualitative protocols; oversee and participate in data collection activities; and take a lead role in the analysis and writing of results.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
Works independently and conducts all phases of qualitative research including protocol development; sample design and management; design and implementation of recruitment and field procedures; data collection; analysis and synthesis of data, etc.
Lead interviews, moderates focus groups
Supervises and trains junior staff in data collection activities and oversee quality control procedures.
May serve as a project manger, supervising junior staff and overseeing day-to-day logistics.
Analyze and interpret data and identify patterns from data collected through qualitative interviews, cognitive interviews, focus groups, or surveys.
Prepares reports and presentations and assists in writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.
Develop IRB materials and oversee data security and confidentiality procedures.
Some travel required.
Qualifications:
Masters degree in appropriate discipline such as Qualitative Research Methods, Sociology, Cognitive or Developmental Psychology, Demography, Family Studies, etc.
Three or more years of demonstrated proficiency in and work experience with qualitative research methods and data collection.
Strong familiarity with various interview and data collection techniques such as standardized and semi-structured interviewing; focus groups; cognitive interviewing; and observations.
Proven organizational and project and time management skills.
Experience with qualitative data analysis techniques and software packages.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Research experience in reproductive health and minority families highly desirable.
Fluency in Spanish a plus.
How to Apply:
childtrends.org/_catdisp_page.cfm?LID=9842F4C6-F2A6-4C33-A5A883616EDEB544
Please upload your resume with a cover letter, salary requirements, transcripts, writing sample, and list of three professional references at resumes.childtrends.org referencing Qualitative Research Analyst in the cover letter. Alternatively, please email your application to hr@childtrends.org with Survey Research Analyst in the subject line, or mail it to: HR Manager, Child Trends, 4301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite
350, Washington, DC 20008. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE! Child Trends is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.