Research Project Opportunity
1 Senior Research Assistant (SRA) and up to 3 Research Assistants (RAs)

This is an exciting opportunity for a master’s or doctoral student to work on a project involving qualitative research and analysis. This project is a community-focused assessment of the Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) Options Program, which provides health care services for the uninsured. CUNY School of Public Health is working in partnership with HHC and several community-based organizations. Specifically, this project will involve key informant interviews and focus groups with community stakeholders across NYC, in addition to qualitative data analysis of the transcripts. The RAs will work with Prof. Diana Romero (Hunter College and Graduate Center, CUNY).

The RAs will assist with development and implementation of the research design to conduct assessment of the Options program. Specific duties may include:

  *   Development of research project materials for IRB submission/approval
  *   Contact with the project partners to organize and assist with conduct of focus groups and key informant interviews, including facilitation, note-taking, coordination, etc.
  *   Processing of audio files of interviews and focus groups for transcription, as well as other project related materials
  *   Qualitative data management and analysis (using Dedoose.com)
  *   Data entry
  *   Other administrative duties, included related to presentations and manuscript preparation

Timeline:  Immediately -September 2015 (approx.)

Hours: Approximately 15 hrs/wk

Pay:  Approx. range:  $18-25/hr  (commensurate with experience); Independent study for fieldwork/practicum credit also possible

Requirements:

·         Masters or Doctoral student (in public health or social sciences) with knowledge of/interest in healthcare, health policy, community-based research

·         Very organized, detail-oriented

·         Flexible schedule (may require some evenings and local travel)

·         Experience with conducting focus groups and interviews (or strong interest to learn)

·         Experience with qualitative data analysis (or strong interest to learn)



Fluency in Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, Urdu, Haitian Creole, or French a plus, but not required.
To apply, please email your resume to Christina Ventura-DiPersia at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and include the following in the body of the email:
1.       A paragraph describing your relevant experience and interest in the project and general weekly availability
2.       Academic department/program and number of credits you have completed (if current student)
3.       If you are available for a meeting with Prof. Romero the week of April 6, 2015


Diana Romero, PhD, MA
Associate Professor
COMHE Program, Hunter College
Coordinator, Community, Society & Health DPH Program, Graduate Center
CUNY School of Public Health

2180 Third Ave, Rm. 542
New York, NY 10035
Tel: 212-396-7743
Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Web:  http://www.cuny.edu/site/sph.html