Research Assistant Intern

Job Description:

• Support preparation and organization of documents for Institutional Review Board submissions and regulatory files
• Assist with development and administration of quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments
• Assist with basic quantitative data management and analysis
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize published research on product acceptability, adherence, and related topics
• Contribute to manuscript development
• Assist with drafting or formatting sections of reports and presentations
• Support the Clinical and Socio-Behavioral Research team at the Population Council’s Center for Biomedical Research

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; ideally in public health, social sciences, biology, gynecology, or a related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• Familiarity with survey development, implementation, quantitative data analysis, or survey software such as SPSS, R, Python, or REDCap
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and other Microsoft applications
• Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative lab environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments with limited supervision
• Ability to work across time zones and support colleagues based in multiple countries
• CV and cover letter required in Word or PDF format

Benefits:

• Equal opportunity employment
• Exposure to product development research at a mission-driven nonprofit