Paid Research Opportunity

Research Associate Summer 2026

We're looking for a graduate student, postdoc, or early-career researcher to support a 10-week health research engagement beginning in June.

~30 hours total 10 weeks · June–August 2026 Remote & flexible Rolling review
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The Project

Health research at the intersection of data, equity, and adoption

This project supports audience discovery and landscape assessment for a health research initiative. The work centers on understanding how clinicians, researchers, and public health professionals think about integrating environmental exposure data into clinical and research workflows.

Your work will feed directly into a stakeholder map, readiness assessment, audience profiles, and barrier analysis — foundational intelligence for a broader research communications strategy.

Responsibilities

What you'll do

  • Survey design and administration Help develop and program a mixed-methods stakeholder survey using Qualtrics or REDCap, including Likert-scale, multiple choice, and open-ended items.
  • Qualitative coding and thematic analysis Code open-ended survey responses and key informant interview transcripts.
  • Quantitative data analysis Run descriptive statistics, cross-tabulations by audience segment, and readiness scoring across domains using exported survey data.
  • Literature review and landscape research Support secondary research on stakeholder contexts, relevant frameworks, and environmental health informatics literature for the landscape assessment.

What We're Looking For

Skills and background

You don't need all of these — strong qualitative or quantitative research skills combined with genuine curiosity about health systems matters more than a specific checklist.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in or recently completed a graduate program in public health, health informatics, sociology, communications, or a related field.

Core Skills

Qualitative coding
Thematic analysis, CFIR or similar
Survey design
Qualtrics or REDCap preferred
Quantitative analysis
Descriptive stats and cross-tabs using your preferred tool
Literature review
Synthesizing peer-reviewed sources

Nice to Have

Health informatics
EHR systems or clinical data environments
Implementation science
CFIR, ERIC, or similar frameworks
Interview facilitation
Key informant interviewing
Environmental health
Exposure data, SDOH, or related research areas

Engagement Details

What to expect

This is a project-based engagement with a flexible schedule. Work is largely asynchronous with periodic check-in calls. You'll work directly with the Upstream Solutions project lead throughout.

>$40
Per hour
~30 hrs
Total project hours
10 wks
June – August 2026
Remote
Async-first, flexible
June 22
Target start date
Rolling
Applications reviewed as received

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Tell us about yourself

Fill out the short form below. We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to have someone on board by June 22nd — so don't wait to apply.

Research Associate Application

Takes about 5–7 minutes. No cover letter needed — the form covers everything we want to know.

Responses are used solely to evaluate fit for this project. Your information will not be shared outside the Upstream Solutions project team and will not be used for any other purpose. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.