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Population Council

Research Assistant Intern

Population Council

. Support preparation and organization of documents for Institutional Review Board submissions and regulatory files .

Posted 10/13/2026part-timeRemote • New York • United StatesEntry Level💰 $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, with proficiency in survey development and relevant software tools. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for supporting research documentation and collaboration across diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Quantitative Data AnalysisSurvey DevelopmentSPSSMicrosoft Office SuiteLiterature Review

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Hard Skills
Quantitative Data ManagementQualitative Data CollectionManuscript DevelopmentReport DraftingData Analysis
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Work IndependentlyCollaborationTask Management
Tools & Technologies
SPSSRPythonREDCapMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Teams
Industry Keywords
Institutional Review BoardPublic HealthSocial SciencesBiomedical ResearchClinical Research

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support preparation and organization of documents for Institutional Review Board submissions and regulatory files
  • Assist with development and administration of quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments
  • Assist with basic quantitative data management and analysis
  • Conduct literature reviews and summarize published research on product acceptability, adherence, and related topics
  • Contribute to manuscript development
  • Assist with drafting or formatting sections of reports and presentations
  • Support the Clinical and Socio-Behavioral Research team at the Population Council’s Center for Biomedical Research

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree required; ideally in public health, social sciences, biology, gynecology, or a related field
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Familiarity with survey development, implementation, quantitative data analysis, or survey software such as SPSS, R, Python, or REDCap
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and other Microsoft applications
  • Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently in a collaborative lab environment
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments with limited supervision
  • Ability to work across time zones and support colleagues based in multiple countries
  • CV and cover letter required in Word or PDF format

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Exposure to product development research at a mission-driven nonprofit