Qualitative Researcher – Contract Role

Constructive Dialogue Institute

. Conduct one-on-one interviews .

Posted 9/15/2026part-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100 - $150 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in qualitative research methodologies, including conducting interviews and focus groups, synthesizing data, and producing clear summaries. Proficient in maintaining professionalism and rapport with diverse stakeholders while adhering to established research protocols.

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Qualitative Research ExperienceInterviewing SkillsFocus Group FacilitationData SynthesisFamiliarity with Campus Life

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Hard Skills

Qualitative ResearchInterviewingFocus Group ModerationDocument AnalysisData CodingVideo Transcript TaggingResearch ProtocolsData SynthesisReport WritingStructured Interview Guides

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismCommunicationFlexibilityInterpersonal SkillsOperational Reliability

Tools & Technologies

ZoomDovetail

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationCampus CultureOrganizational DevelopmentCivic EngagementIntergroup Dialogue

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct one-on-one interviews
Conduct small-group interviews
Facilitate focus groups
Conduct large-scale document analysis
Write research memos
Conduct virtual interviews using structured guides and produce high-quality video recordings
Apply research protocols consistently, identify risks or deviations, and suggest adjustments
Produce clear, well-organized interview summaries requiring minimal rework
Synthesize interview data across participants to identify patterns, themes, and key insights
Review large-scale document analysis to support triangulation
Tag and organize qualitative data according to an established coding framework
Submit research materials using established naming conventions and documentation standards
Maintain rapport, neutrality, and professionalism with skeptical or challenging participants
Support the CDI Culture Change Team and potentially other qualitative research efforts such as user experience or exploratory/discovery studies
Use CDI’s established qualitative research procedures and protocols
Report to the Director of Campus Culture Change

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of applied qualitative research experience, including interviewing and small group moderating
Familiarity with campus life, institutional culture, organizational development, intergroup dialogue, civic education, and/or civic engagement in higher education
Ability to facilitate interviews and focus groups using structured guides while adjusting flexibly
Ability to produce clear interview summaries that synthesize key takeaways
Comfort interfacing with skeptical or high-status stakeholders
Prior contract or freelance experience
Ability to commit to scoped deliverables during project windows
Operational reliability: maintain calendar/availability, attend on time, communicate clearly, handle data securely, and meet deadlines
Access to a computer, dependable internet connection, and a quiet, private, professional setting
Comfortable using Zoom
Part-time availability during standard U.S. business hours
Availability during defined interview windows, typically 4–8 weeks per project
Experience with video transcript tagging via a research repository like Dovetail is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing engagement potential
Episodic project work with potential positions at the start of each semester
Part-time schedule
Fully remote work
Work within U.S. time zones
Independent contractor engagement