Overview
Part time 20 hours per week
The Research Assistant will support the GRACE Consortium, a multi-state research collaborative focused on rural maternity care in the United States. The Consortium spans seven states (Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Colorado, Georgia, West Virginia, and Nebraska) and is currently conducting three complementary studies on elective induction of labor (eIOL39):
A national analysis of eIOL39 in rural areas using Medicaid claims data.An implementation science study using qualitative methods to explore the use of eIOL39.A pragmatic trial using a stepped-wedge cluster randomized design to evaluate a shared decision-making tool on elective induction of labor.The successful candidate will contribute across the full research lifecycle for both studies, from data collection and management through analysis, visualization, and manuscript preparation, working closely with the Principal Investigator and broader multi-site research team. This role is ideal for a graduate student seeking to deepen mixed-methods research skills in a maternal health, implementation science, and clinical trials in the US context, while building a strong publication record
Responsibilities
Develops and refines codebooks for qualitative data (interviews, focus groups)Conducts qualitative coding using DedooseAssists with thematic and framework analysis of stakeholder perspectives on elective induction practicesAssists with thematic and framework analysis of feedback on a shared decision-making toolSupports participatory data interpretation across study teamsCreates clear, publication-quality charts, graphs, and tables to communicate findingsAssists with data collection procedures for the stepped-wedge cluster randomized trialManages and cleans quantitative datasets, ensuring data integrity and proper documentationPerforms statistical analyses appropriate to stepped-wedge and clustered designsMaintains organized, reproducible data management practices (data dictionaries, version control, secure storage) suitable for a multi-site trialCreates clear, publication-quality charts, graphs, and tables to communicate findings, including stepped-wedge design/rollout visualizationsAssists in drafting manuscript sections (methods, results, literature review)Leads manuscript development as interested/appropriateHelps prepare figures, tables, and supplementary materials for submissionSupports development of visual summaries for presentations, manuscripts, and Consortium partner updatesAssists with responding to reviewer feedback and revision processesSupports preparation of conference abstracts and presentationsPresents posters and give talks as interested/appropriateMaintains organized project files and documentationAttends and contributes to research team meetingsSupports IRB/ethics documentation and compliance as neededPerforms other duties as required or assigned.Qualifications
- High school graduate required
Required Licensure/Certifications
