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Research Intern

1 Hour ago • Upto 1 Years • Data Analyst

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Summary

This part-time research internship (approx. 20 hours/week) supports Hopelab's research on youth mental health and technology. The intern will contribute to translating data into publications, reports, and infographics. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, quantitative data analysis, qualitative interviews, creating data visualizations, and collaborating on report development. The internship is remote, requires a 5-month commitment starting February/March 2025, and offers a flexible schedule. The ideal candidate possesses experience in academic publications, social science research, literature reviews, quantitative data analysis (group difference testing, regression), qualitative interviews, and a strong interest in health equity for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth.

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Must have:

Experience with academic publications or similar assets
Social science research assistant experience
Literature review experience
Knowledge of youth mental health, technology, and equity
Quantitative data analysis skills
Qualitative interview experience

Perks:

Mentorship from Hopelab Research team
Integration into project management
Skill development in youth mental health research
Experience working on cross-functional teams
Development of research products (publications)
Knowledge of youth mental health landscape

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This is a part-time internship (approximately 20 hours per week) with the opportunity to work from anywhere in the USA. The hours can be flexible to accommodate school schedules and other commitments. Candidates should be able to begin in February/March 2025 (flexible start date) and commit to 5 months

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Hopelab envisions a future where young people have equitable opportunities to live joyful and purposeful lives. As a researcher, convener, and science translator, Hopelab is dedicated to fostering greater mental health and well-being outcomes for young people.

The Position: Research Intern

The intern will support Hopelab in research efforts focused on youth mental health and technology. Hopelab has acquired data on youth mental health and technology with an emphasis on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth. The research intern will work with the Hopelab Research team to translate these data into publications, reports, infographics, and other assets.

Activities and duties for the internship include and are not limited to:

Conduct and draft literature reviews to gather and synthesize information pertaining to youth mental health and technology.
Conduct quantitative analysis of Hopelab data on youth mental health and well-being.
Conduct interviews with young people to share and obtain reactions about key research findings.
Create graphs and tables to display and present data findings
Collaborate in planning and implementing the development of products such as reports and publications arising from Hopelab data.
Support the Hopelab team with additional research tasks, as assigned.

A strong candidate for this position would be someone who has:

Experience in leading the development of academic publications, evaluation reports, public-facing research summaries, or similar assets.
Experience as a research assistant in a social science discipline (or related field).
Experience reviewing literature and constructing written literature reviews.
Knowledge and expertise relating to youth development, mental health, and/or media and technology.
Strong interests in health equity among young people, particularly related to LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC teen/young adult mental health.
Experience in quantitative data analysis, such as group difference testing, regression, and related methods.
Ability to work across stakeholders to incorporate feedback and requested revisions into report drafts.
Experience in leading structured qualitative interviews.

If you have a passion for youth mental health AND feel you have most of the experiences listed above, we encourage you to apply!

Please include (1) your resume/CV (2) a brief cover letter that outlines your education, experiences, and skills relevant to the job tasks listed above, and (3) a writing sample (a research-oriented paper where you were the sole or lead author - can be a class assignment or publication). Applications are due by EOD January 5, 2025. All applicants will receive a reply to their applications by January 24, 2025. We kindly request that you do not email to check on the status of your application.

Individuals selected to proceed to the interview stage will be asked to complete an assignment focused on the interpretation of group difference testing results. The assignment should take 2 hours or less to complete.

Compensation: $33.00/hr

Mentorship and Learning: Guidance and mentorship will be provided by the Hopelab Research team. The Research Intern will be integrated into Hopelab Research team project management, including regular meetings. Direct mentorship will be provided to facilitate the translation of available data into outputs such as reports, presentations, and manuscripts.

By the end of their term, the intern will have increased their knowledge and skills in research on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth mental health and technology, gained experience in working on cross-functional teams, developed products resulting from our data including publications, and gained knowledge of the landscape of youth mental health work. The intern will be directly supervised by Dr. Mike Parent, Hopelab’s Principal Researcher; will collaborate with the Hopelab Head of Research; and will integrate worksteams with other areas of Hopelab.

Term: This is a 15-20hr/week internship, beginning in February/March and ending after 5 months, with some flexibility around start and end dates. Applicants must reside within and be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Note: To maintain an equitable hiring process, we do not offer informational conversations outside of the interview process. Please refrain from contacting Hopelab staff about this opportunity.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Hopelab is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and encourages people from underrepresented groups to apply. Hopelab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, ancestry, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment offers will be contingent on a background check that is limited in scope and compliant with best practices for Fair Chance Hiring. All inquiries are held in strict confidence.

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