Research Assistant

Job Title

Develop a resource guide and assist with data analysis, data visualization, distribution of research findings, and completion of an online and print reentry planning guide for formerly incarcerated individuals living in Michigan.

You will support an IMLS-funded research project examining how public libraries can work with community partners to meet the social determinant of health-related information needs and practices of individuals navigating reentry after experiencing incarceration.

You will work the Fall 2026 term, with the possibility to extend to the Winter term based on project needs and fit.

Responsibilities

• Help with qualitative data analysis of interview data using Dedoose
• Create infographics, charts, tables, and graphs to represent research data/study findings
• Review interview and community design workshop transcripts and recordings to identify resources for inclusion in the Reentry Planning Guide
• Research resources in the state of Michigan for inclusion in the reentry planning guide
• Prepare print and online Reentry Planning Guide
• Maintain resources (including infographics and the reentry planning guide) on the study website sites
• Participate in research lab meetings

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience conducting qualitative data analysis
• 1+ years of experience creating graphical representation of data
• 1+ years of experience creating infographics