Research Assistant Intern

TITLE OF INTERNSHIP: Research Assistant Intern (Part-time) 

INTERNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Associate II, Social Behavioral Science Research

LOCATION: Washington, DC

ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: 6 months

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY: The Population Council’s Social and Behavioral Science Research division seeks a part-time intern (15 hours/week) to provide administrative and research support to the study Forging Hopeful Futures: A Racial and Gender-Justice Program to Reduce Youth Violence (funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). This study is being implemented in both Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. The intern will be responsible for assisting with the study and intervention implementation in Washington, DC. This may include tracking of study activities, monitoring community-based intervention sessions around violence prevention, and quality assurance of research and intervention activities. This work will be done in close coordination with investigators / staff from the Population Council and the University of Pittsburgh, as well as community-based organization partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Support research coordination activities, including tracking of research and intervention activities and deliverables 

2. Support coordination with local community-based organizations 

3. Attend/monitor intervention sessions and support communication with study participants 

4. Support preparation of study materials, including qualitative in-depth interview guides 

5. Support qualitative data collection and analysis and documenting program results in reports, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS: 

We understand that there are many paths to acquiring expertise and experience and strong candidates may not have every qualification listed here. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse and/or nontraditional backgrounds who bring passion, skills, and experience in many or most of these areas. 

1. Bachelors degree and at least 1-3 years of experience; student in graduate-level program in public health or related field preferred

2. Availability to attend study-related activities online (max 2-3 times per week) and in-person (max 1-2 times per week) at community sites in Ward 6, 7 and/or 8 in Washington, DC 

3. Demonstrated project/study management skills

4. Good interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team

5. Experience with youth violence prevention preferred

6. Experience with qualitative data analysis preferred

Hourly rate between $15 – 25 per hour, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience. 

We strive to provide an environment of professional growth and development. 

Application Deadline: Feb 6, 2025

When applying through the web portal please attach your CV and Cover Letter in Word or PDF format.

The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a global network of country offices. We are seeking an individual to fill the position described. If you know of a qualified candidate or are interested in this position, please apply at: http://www.popcouncil.org/employment/index.asp.

The Population Council provides equal opportunity; it does not discriminate against any person with regard to age, color, creed, national origin, disability, political belief, veteran status, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Decisions on employment are based on an individual’s qualifications as related to the position for which they are being considered. The Council especially encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups including but not limited to Black people and people of African descent, Indigenous people, people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, including people who identify as transgender, non-binary, or gender expansive, people with disabilities, first-generation college graduates, and those from communities with the most to gain from expanded access to sexual and reproductive health services and information. The Population Council is international in the composition of its board of trustees and its staff, as well as in the nature and deployment of its activities.