Senior Research Assistant

Reports to : Senior Research Scientist or Principal Research Scientist

Location : New York City / Hybrid Work Schedule

Organization :

Founded in 1968, the Guttmacher Institute is a global leader in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights. Through a unique and interrelated program of high-quality research, evidence-based advocacy and strategic communications, the Institute works to generate new ideas, encourage enlightened public debate, and promote sound policy and program development; its overarching goal is to ensure the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all people worldwide. The Institute is engaged in building a more inclusive, transparent and equitable organization.

Position summary :

Provide research assistance and assist in coordination of assigned projects related to sexual and reproductive health, including contraception, abortion, unintended pregnancy and adolescent sexual and reproductive health. A senior research assistant is expected to be able to perform tasks with considerable independence, to perform a variety of research tasks, and to supervise tasks done by research assistants, especially on fielding activities.

Responsibilities :

• Investigate and troubleshoot issues related to data collection, including for respondent, database, and other technical issues

Edit, format, print, and test data collection instruments

Supervise fielding staff and assist with follow-up of non-respondents; provide guidance and expertise to fellow fielding team members with all tasks related to maintaining proper documentation of fieldwork activities and archiving of project files

Assume responsibility for more advanced programming to read data, create and recode variables, generate descriptive tabulations, and implement analyses

Data entry, cleaning, and checking

Manage qualitative data sets, including respondent recruitment information, cleaning and de-identifying transcripts, and coding

Qualifications :

Salary and Benefits :

Salary starting at $61,340 to $86,329 commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision and life insurance; vacation, personal and sick time; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; commuting subsidy; and 401(k) with employer match. The Guttmacher Institute strives to provide the training and support staff need to be successful in their positions and to grow professionally.

Application

To apply, submit resume and cover letter here.

Please note that telephone inquiries will not be acknowledged. No agencies, please.

The Guttmacher Institute seeks to foster a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment, where every employee's unique talents are valued and recognized as an asset to the achievement of our mission.

Guttmacher is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

About the company

The Guttmacher Institute is a pro-choice research organization started in 1968 that works to study, educate, and advance sexual and reproductive health and rights.

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