Qualitative Research Assistant

Department
Booth Rustandy Center: Inclusive Economy Lab. Wallace

About the Department
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 61,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.

As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Summary
The Qualitative Research Assistant supports qualitative and mixed-methods research projects conducted by the Inclusive Economy Lab. This role assists with study design, data collection, data management, qualitative analysis, and dissemination of research findings to support evidence-based policy and program evaluation.

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization.

Responsibilities

• Conducts qualitative research activities, including participant interviews, focus groups, transcription, and qualitative coding.
• Conducts literature reviews to support research design and inform ongoing projects.
• Assists with the development of research protocols, interview guides, and other qualitative data collection materials.
• Analyzes qualitative data to identify themes and synthesize findings.
• Writes, formats, and edits research reports, technical documents, and presentation materials for internal and external audiences.
• Performs data entry, cleaning, organization, and quality assurance to support research projects.
• Assists with participant recruitment, scheduling, and research coordination.
• Maintains accurate research records and supports project documentation.
• Collaborates with research staff on project implementation and dissemination activities.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in sociology, education, public policy, or another relevant social science field.

Experience:

• Background working with communities that have experienced segregation and disinvestment.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• University coursework or equivalent experience in qualitative research methods.
• Familiar with NVivo, ATLAS.ti, MaxQDA, Dedoose, or other qualitative analysis software.

Preferred Competencies

• Engage thoughtfully with issues related to race, identity, and equity and to work across difference.
• Knowledge of research theory, methods, and literature.
• Work both independently and collaboratively, on internal teams and with external partners.
• Work discreetly with sensitive and confidential data.
• Bilingual skills.

Working Conditions

• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
• This is a part-time position of approximately 26 hours per week.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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