Apply to be a Research Assistant
The Affirm Lab (PI: Maggi Price, PhD) at the Boston College School of Social Work is looking for graduate or undergraduate Research Assistants (RA) to assist with transcribing interview data. This is an entry-level research assistant position with lots of room for future growth!
Our research focuses on improving support for youth with stigmatized identities (e.g., transgender youth, youth of Color). Our current studies (described on our research page) focus on supporting transgender youth: Improving Methods of Providing Affirming Care to Transgender Students (IMPACTS) and Gender-Affirming Psychotherapy Study (GAPS). RA responsibilities are mainly reviewing and transcribing recorded focus group meetings. Applicants should be extremely detail-oriented, practice good time management, and be able to efficiently communicate with team
members. This position is completely remote and flexible in timing/scheduling.
Requirements: Applicants must be available for a minimum of 8 hours/week during the semester. This position will run a minimum of two semesters and starting ASAP, ideally April/May.
Compensation: This is an unpaid position. However, there is a possibility that paid positions will open up in the near future and you will be the preferential candidate. Nonetheless, you will learn about qualitative research by attending team meetings and working on the qualitative coding process. Having the experience of working with an effective research team will also provide you with
perspectives on your future career directions.
Application Instructions:
Please send the following application materials to AffirmLabBC@gmail.com:
● CV or resume highlighting any research experience you may have
● Cover letter describing 1) your qualifications, 2) why you are interested in the position, and 3) your long-term professional interests.
Positions will be filled ASAP, so prompt application submission is encouraged. Preferred start date is April 10, 2023.
Our research focuses on improving support for youth with stigmatized identities (e.g., transgender youth, youth of Color). Our current studies (described on our research page) focus on supporting transgender youth: Improving Methods of Providing Affirming Care to Transgender Students (IMPACTS) and Gender-Affirming Psychotherapy Study (GAPS). RA responsibilities are mainly reviewing and transcribing recorded focus group meetings. Applicants should be extremely detail-oriented, practice good time management, and be able to efficiently communicate with team
members. This position is completely remote and flexible in timing/scheduling.
Requirements: Applicants must be available for a minimum of 8 hours/week during the semester. This position will run a minimum of two semesters and starting ASAP, ideally April/May.
Compensation: This is an unpaid position. However, there is a possibility that paid positions will open up in the near future and you will be the preferential candidate. Nonetheless, you will learn about qualitative research by attending team meetings and working on the qualitative coding process. Having the experience of working with an effective research team will also provide you with
perspectives on your future career directions.
Application Instructions:
Please send the following application materials to AffirmLabBC@gmail.com:
● CV or resume highlighting any research experience you may have
● Cover letter describing 1) your qualifications, 2) why you are interested in the position, and 3) your long-term professional interests.
Positions will be filled ASAP, so prompt application submission is encouraged. Preferred start date is April 10, 2023.