Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Position Title: Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Schedule: In-Person and Virtual (Hybrid)

Timeline: March 9-May 30, 2026

Projects: The RA will support the research on an intervention project with young adults experiencing homelessness in Houston, Texas. Activities include follow up research interviews with young adults both in person and online, tracking and retaining participants, regular team meetings and debriefings of intervention activities, data analysis of qualitative and quantitative data

• Conduct follow up quantitative structured interviews
• Use social media and other outreach methods for participant retention and follow up
• Carry out in-depth qualitative interviews with participants
• Support activities of participatory research team
• Conduct participant assessments in Qualtrics and track them in REDCap
• Schedule appointments and manage administrative tasks
• Perform additional related duties as needed

This position is classified under the professional research staff category at NYU and does not qualify for visa sponsorship including STEM OPT extension. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment

• Current or recent graduate student in public health, nursing, social work, psychology, or other social/behavioral science living in Houston, Texas
• Experience working on a research study
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Experience with young adults experiencing homelessness
• Interest in intervention research
• Comfort in conducting in person research interviews in a variety pf settings
• Commitment to racial justice, social justice, and social equity
• Excellent organizational and technical skills including using REDCap
• Must have a high level of attention to detail, flexibility, ability to work on a team, and punctuality

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Knowledge of IRB protocols
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Social media and communication skills

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In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $20-$25. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.