Qualitative Research Analyst, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene works to reduce morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and substance use among New Yorkers. The Qualitative Research Analyst supports the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use’s qualitative research and evaluation activities, including project design, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Senior Qualitative Research Associate, the Qualitative Research Analyst will work collaboratively with program staff and analysts to coordinate qualitative research activities, including conducting literature reviews, designing and implementing study protocols, collecting and analyzing qualitative data, and supporting dissemination activities
• Draft qualitative research materials (e.g. protocols, interview guides, and surveys) and support IRB applications
• Conduct research literature reviews and desk research, including organizing citation and reference libraries
• Collect, clean, manipulate, organize, and analyze qualitative data using Dedoose, REDCap, Excel, and other platforms
• Support the Senior Qualitative Research Associate in developing training resources for qualitative methods/analysis and building partnerships with other analytic teams in the agency
• Support the creation and revision of study and data management systems related to qualitative research, including qualitative codebooks and analytic plans
• Support research administrative tasks including scheduling data collection activities, managing study materials, and gift card tracking and dissemination
• Assist with the reporting of qualitative research data, including, but not limited to, internal reporting (e.g., study reports, presentations), external reporting (e.g. conferences), and ad-hoc data requests
• Contribute to the development of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
• Contribute to the Bureau’s racial justice and health equity activities

Preferred

• Knowledge of and experience within the fields of substance use/harm reduction
• Knowledge of qualitative research theory and methods
• Experience (at least 1 year) conducting qualitative methods such as in-depth/semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and/or participant observation
• Experience (at least 1 year) analyzing qualitative data in an applied setting
• Familiarity with public health research, including the ability to read, interpret and synthesize public health and other scientific literature
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional interpersonal, research, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in qualitative data analysis software (Dedoose, Nvivo, Atlas.ti), Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in reference management software or tools (EndNote, Zotero)
• Able to multitask in a fast paced, high-volume environment
• Oral and written Spanish language fluency highly preferred
• Substance Use Expertise
• Harm Reduction
• Qualitative Research Theory
• Qualitative Research Methods
• In-Depth Interviews
• Semi-Structured Interviews
• Focus Groups
• Participant Observation
• Qualitative Data Analysis
• Public Health Research
• Scientific Literature Synthesis
• Dedoose
• NVivo
• ATLAS.ti
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Reference Management Software
• EndNote
• Zotero
• Spanish Fluency
• Independent Work
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Multitasking

Benefits

• You may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax-deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• You could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment.

Company

• New York City public health agency
• Queens, New York, USA
• https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/index.page
• Founded in 1866
• 5001-10000 employees

Qualifications

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health
• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above
• Knowledge of and experience within the fields of substance use/harm reduction
• Knowledge of qualitative research theory and methods
• Experience (at least 1 year) conducting qualitative methods such as in-depth/semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and/or participant observation
• Experience (at least 1 year) analyzing qualitative data in an applied setting
• Familiarity with public health research, including the ability to read, interpret and synthesize public health and other scientific literature
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional interpersonal, research, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in qualitative data analysis software (Dedoose, Nvivo, Atlas.ti), Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in reference management software or tools (EndNote, Zotero)
• Able to multitask in a fast paced, high-volume environment
• Oral and written Spanish language fluency highly preferred
• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization;
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization;

Required skills

• Atlas.ti, Dedoose, EndNote, Microsoft PowerPoint, NVivo, Qualitative Data Analysis, Qualitative Research Methods, Spanish, Substance Use and Harm Reduction, Zotero

Preferred skills

• Able to multitask in a fast paced, high-volume environment, Able to work independently and as part of a team, Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, Knowledge of qualitative research theory and methods, Oral and written Spanish language fluency highly preferred

Experience

• Entry level