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Research Assistant - Student Worker

United States · remote · USD 20-20 hourly

Role overview

Compensation Range:

: $20.00 - $20.00

Position Description

The Cause Research Institute (CRI) at National University seeks applications for a part-time, project-based Doctoral Research Assistant to support applied research and evaluation initiatives. This role is designed for doctoral students seeking to deepen their research skills through hands-on, real-world projects.

The Research Assistant will work under the mentorship of the Faculty Principal Investigator (PI), supporting all aspects of project implementation. Current work will support the United 4 Youth (U4Y) Learning and Evaluation Project, a collaborative, equity-centered initiative focused on improving outcomes for youth through systems alignment, data-informed decision-making, and continuous learning.

This role emphasizes participatory, mixed-methods research, including qualitative inquiry, process evaluation, and collaborative data interpretation.

Essential Functions:

Support implementation of mixed-methods evaluation activities, including interviews, focus groups, surveys, and observations.
Assist with data management, including data cleaning, organization, and preparation for analysis.
Conduct qualitative coding and thematic analysis under mentorship of the PI.
Support quantitative analysis, including descriptive statistics and basic trend analysis.
Contribute to process mapping and documentation of workflows and partnership dynamics.
Assist in synthesizing findings aligned with evaluation learning questions.
Contribute to development of reports, learning briefs, and data visualizations.
Translate research findings into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
Participate in team meetings, partner convenings, and sensemaking sessions.
Maintain organized documentation and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and deliverables.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, preferably in psychology, organizational leadership, public administration, or education.
Currently enrolled in a doctoral program, preferably in psychology, organizational leadership, public administration, or education, at National University.