Research Intern, Public Safety Policy Study

Research Intern, Public Safety Policy Study (Paid, Remote)

JNP Industries is a behavioral analytics, program evaluation, and policy research firm. We are hiring two paid research interns to support a 12-month statewide study of a state adult prison system: levels of violence and deaths among incarcerated people and staff, institutional policy and staffing, and a comparison with practices in other states. The study ends in recommendations to the state.

What you will do- Locate, download, and organize public data on incarcerated populations, incident reports, deaths, staffing, healthcare delivery, and program participation- Clean, code, and document datasets in Excel and R or SPSS, under the direction of the Principal- Collect and code corrections policies from comparison states into a structured review matrix- Search and summarize published research on prison violence, rehabilitation, and best practices- Prepare tables and charts for interim and final reports- Keep source logs and data documentation current

Who should apply- Current Brooklyn College undergraduate or graduate student in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, political science, public health, economics, data science, or a related field- Comfortable with Excel; coursework or experience in R, SPSS, or Stata is a plus- Careful with detail, reliable with deadlines, and comfortable working independently- Interest in criminal justice, public safety, or public policy research

Terms- Paid: $20 per hour- Up to 10 hours per week, fully remote, flexible schedule- 12-month engagement beginning spring 2027, contingent on contract award- Supervised by Malika Parker, Founder and Principal Investigator

How to applySubmit your resume and a list of relevant courses through Handshake. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with selections by November 4, 2026.