Qualitative Analyst Core for Applied Research and Evaluation

About the role

The Qualitative Analyst in the Core for Applied Research and Evaluation (CARE) within Creighton University’s Institute for Population Health supports a portfolio of applied research and program evaluation projects focused on improving population health, advancing health equity, and strengthening health systems and community-based programs. Working under the supervision of the Director of the Core for Applied Research and Evaluation, the Qualitative Analyst contributes to the design, implementation, and analysis of qualitative and mixed-methods research and evaluation activities, including community-based participatory research, across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and focus groups
• Manage qualitative data collection and documentation
• Perform qualitative analysis using established analytic approaches
• Conduct document analysis
• Coordinate project activities and timelines
• Support dissemination of findings (reports, presentations, manuscripts)
• Provide project management support across multiple research and evaluation projects (coordinate deliverables, communicate with partners, maintain documentation, assist with IRB submissions, track progress)
• Assist with development of evaluation plans and study protocols
• Support mixed-methods integration of qualitative and quantitative findings
• Contribute to grant proposals, contracts, and project scopes of work
• Provide support to student assistants, interns, or trainees involved in CARE projects
• Participate in meetings, planning activities, and cross‑project initiatives to support growth and impact of applied research and evaluation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Health Services Research, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field (required)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting qualitative research, program evaluation, or applied research (required)
• Experience conducting interviews and/or focus groups (required)
• Experience analyzing qualitative data using established methods (e.g., thematic analysis, framework analysis, content analysis, or grounded theory) (required)
• Experience managing or coordinating projects (preferred)
• Experience working in healthcare, public health, community‑based organizations, or academic research environments (preferred)