RISE Graduate Research Assistant, Emory Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast (RISE)

The Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast (RISE) at the Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH) is seeking a highly motivated student with a passion for research and evaluation to support a RISE Evaluation focused on training and mentorship. This project spans multiple data sources and years of work, more formally compiling rich information RISE has already collected and documenting historical and institutional knowledge from the RISE team. RISE anticipates summarizing this evaluation in a forthcoming publication as well as utilizing its outcomes to strengthen training activities and the ways they engage and uplift trainees and their collaborative work with RISE. The person in this position will work closely with and be directly supervised by Sophie Hartwig, RISE Co-Director of Administration. This position is for the Fall 2024 term with a possible extension into Spring 2025/beyond.

Regular tasks include but are not limited to:

• Learning about RISE’s priorities, values, approaches as well as past training-related efforts
• Conducting a literature review on center-level and justice-informed approaches to training/mentorship
• Contributing to the development and implementation of an evaluation framework/plan
• Analyzing a wide variety of quantitative and qualitative data
• Contributing to manuscript development/writing
• Assisting with development of oral/poster presentations
• Attending weekly or bi-weekly progress meetings, and additional meetings as needed

Qualifications:

• Currently completing a graduate degree in public health or a related field
• Strong interest in reproductive health, rights, and justice
• Comfortable working with sensitive topics including abortion
• Prior experience with qualitative and/or quantitative analysis
• Familiarity with the Reproductive Justice framework
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn new skills related to program evaluation and research justice

Preferred:

• One or more years of completed graduate coursework (entering graduate students will be considered with strong experience)
• Experience with program evaluation (e.g., from past jobs, in coursework such as BSHES 530: Program Evaluation, BSHES 538: Qualitative Methods for Research & Evaluation)
• Experience with MAXQDA qualitative software, Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint), data visualization techniques

Other details:

• Hours: around 10-15 hours per week (variable by week)
• Salary: $15 or 20/hour (depending on graduate program)
• REAL or non-REAL accepted
• Primarily remote/virtual work; occasional in-person meetings

Please apply through 12Twenty and include: 1) your resume or CV, 2) a brief statement of your interest and relevant experience (i.e., cover letter), and 3) an academic writing sample. Any past publications and/or examples of quantitative and qualitative work will strengthen consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Sophie via email.