From our collegues in GES and CS3:

Job title

Qualitative researcher: housing and policing research project

Job description

I am seeking a research assistant to contribute to a study on the connection between housing insecurity and policing in U.S. cities. The goal of the study is to intervene in dominant interpretations and responses to the U.S. housing crisis and to understand the role of policing and incarceration in this crisis. The main responsibilities of this position will be to read, interpret and discuss an archive of interviews conducted with individuals experiencing homelessness, incarceration or probation in 2020-2021. 

This position is planned for 10 hours a week, with some flexibility. The position will begin as soon as possible and continue for the duration of the academic year. Please indicate your earliest possible start date in your statement of interest. There is also potential for this position to continue beyond the academic year, so please indicate where you are in your studies and when you plan to graduate.

Helpful qualifications

• an interest in and sensitivity to the subject of the research
• experience with activism, organizing or advocacy on issues surrounding housing, policing, incarceration or related topics
• background in critical theory from one or more perspectives, such as race/ethnicity, gender/sexuality, or disability
• experience with Nvivo or other qualitative research software for coding

Responsibilities

• reading, coding, interpreting, and discussing interviews
• eventual potential for literature review and/or writing

Application materials

• personal statement / statement of interest (1-page single space max describing your background and research interests as well as your interest in the position)
• CV or resume
• unofficial transcript
• writing or assignment sample (optional)
• two references (optional— if this is a barrier please indicate)

Timeline

The first review of applications will take place on October 15 and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.