Research Associate I
The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, PHI is at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally, and internationally. PHI was distinguished as one of the top 50 “Best Non-Profit Organizations to Work For” by the Non-Profit Times in a national search.
About the role
The Public Health Institute (PHI) is seeking a Research Associate I for its Berkeley Media Studies Group (BMSG). The Research Associate will perform a variety of research and project-related tasks in support of a specific project, conducting research on how the media portrays health and social justice issues. The team collaborates with other BMSG teams to assess what these portrayals mean for advocates working to advance healthy and just public policy. This is a temporary remote part-time position (25% FTE with a standard work schedule of 10 hours/week) expected to last 12 weeks. Applicants in the United States are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to finalizing codebook
- Participate in intercoder reliability testing and alignment
- Qualitatively and quantitatively code news articles about policies affecting body autonomy
- Enter and clean data
- Participate in discussions about data analysis
- Contribute to writing final paper summarizing findings
- Participate in selected project meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned on research projects relating to narratives about trans justice and liberation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or substitute with four additional years of related experience
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative media content analysis
- Content knowledge of LGBTQA+ health policy and related issues
- Experience coding articles using ATLAS.ti
- Excellent research, writing, and listening skills
- Ability to convey information clearly and concisely and summarize research in written form
- Attention to detail and comfort with a fast-paced and sometimes confusing information flow
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to progress on several projects concurrently
- Ability to conduct data analysis and interpret findings
- Analytical thinker able to distill large amounts of information into a focused report
- Ability to work independently and move a complex project through to completion
- A commitment to social and environmental justice
Preferred qualifications: Coursework in environmental health, climate change, or related issues; Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from an accredited institution.
About Berkeley Media Studies Group
Positioned at the intersection of narrative change, media advocacy, and public health, BMSG is a small, nimble team committed to improving community health by building advocates’ capacity to make the case for equitable systems and environments. BMSG studies how public health and social justice issues are portrayed in the news and other communication channels, using insights from that research to help advocates become more skilled communicators adept at changing narratives. BMSG also works with journalists to deepen their reporting on the social and structural factors that influence health.
BMSG prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in its work and internal culture, fostering a working environment that values well-being and encourages team members to bring their whole selves. The team challenges norms or processes that aren’t working and supports professional development and growth opportunities. BMSG’s average employee tenure is eight and a half years.
Pay
Full pay range for this position: $26.43 to $37.21 per hour. The typical hiring range is from $26.43 (minimum) to $31.82 (midpoint) per hour. The starting wage is determined using a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity consideration and budget availability.
Schedule
Part-time (25% FTE) with a standard work schedule of 10 hours per week.