Research Assistant, Senior Research Assistant

Child Trends

. Conduct literature reviews and scans for written reports .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeBaltimore • United StatesSenior💰 $53,000 - $62,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research capabilities, including literature reviews, data collection, and analysis, while effectively communicating findings through writing and presentations. Proficient in managing project timelines and participant coordination within the context of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Parenting and Family Dynamics.

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Research SkillsMicrosoft Word MasteryStatistical AnalysisProject CoordinationFluency in Spanish

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Hard Skills

Literature ReviewData CollectionStatistical AnalysisCodingFact CheckingCopyeditingGraphic CreationProposal WritingNote-TakingParticipant Tracking

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsSelf-MotivatedFlexible

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelStataRDedooseNVivoTeamsZoom

Industry Keywords

Sexual HealthReproductive HealthParenting DynamicsFamily DynamicsApplied Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct literature reviews and scans for written reports
Draft and copyedit substantive sections of blogs, briefs, and reports
Complete fact and citation checks on research content
Support qualitative and quantitative data collection, including coordination, site visits, note-taking, and analysis
Track, schedule, and retain study participants across multiple data collection waves
Process and document participant incentives accurately and confidentially
Support technical assistance efforts
Help coordinate proposal writing by collecting information and managing deadlines
Oversee project meetings by preparing agendas, taking notes, and sharing key takeaways
Create graphics for publications and presentations
Translate research findings into succinct messages for websites and social media
Help prepare presentations for conferences and meetings
Attend occasional in-person project activities
Work across Child Trends' Sexual and Reproductive Health and Parenting and Family Dynamics teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (or a demonstrated ability to perform entry-level research) in a social science field
Mastery of Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent verbal, writing, editing, and communication skills
Excellent conceptual, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Self-motivated, flexible, responsible, and confident with strong organizational skills
Ability to multitask and switch between priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to consistently meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision
Comfortable working with team members remotely via video conferencing tools such as Teams and Zoom
Demonstrated interest in research topics related to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Parenting and Family Dynamics
Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required
Experience conducting research in applied settings is desired but not required
Experience recruiting, tracking, or retaining research participants, or administering participant incentives, is desired but not required
Experience with statistical analysis and coding using tools such as Stata, R, Dedoose, or NVivo is desired but not required
Resume/CV, cover letter, brief writing sample, and three professional references required
Must be able to work in the United States; staff working outside the U.S. cannot be considered
Background check required for applicable roles, contingent upon results

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligibility
Flexible schedule
Core hours of availability between 10 am–3 pm ET
Reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process
Equal employment opportunities
Background check conducted after interviews and before offer decisions