About In Tandem. In Tandem is dedicated to elevating youth voices and fostering authentic engagement to create impactful solutions. This position is reporting to a Researcher-in-Residence for a focused project on teens, tech, and well-being.
About the Position Seeking an experienced Research Assistant/Coordinator with a demonstrated interest in resilience research and adolescent psychology. The RA will report to a current Researcher-in-Residence to (a) support project logistics and (b) conduct a series of focused literature reviews that help to triangulate new youth voice insights about generative AI and social media with existing research (e.g., from resilience, adolescent development, media research, and positive psychology).
This is a part-time, remote role. The position is approximately 20 hours per week with flexibility to adjust project hours slightly to accommodate the right candidate. Initial appointment is for 12 months with potential for extension. Start date is Jan 5 (with some flexibility).
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct focused literature reviews and prepare annotated bibliographies, synthesizing findings from both qualitative and quantitative research
- Manage research documentation; coordinate and support data collection processes for interviews and focus groups
- Provide IRB support as needed
- Provide qualitative research support, including support with transcript review, content analysis, and memo writing
Required Qualifications * Background in psychology, developmental science, adolescent development, or related field * 3+ years of applied research experience (graduate research assistantship or professional setting) * Experience coordinating and managing research project logistics (organizing documentation, tracking timelines, managing IRB processes, etc.) * Strong ability to critically read, synthesize, and distill findings from both qualitative and quantitative research literature * Excellent written communication and synthesis skills * Experience with and/or demonstrated ability to quickly learn collaborative digital tools (Miro, Notion) * Genuine interest in understanding and amplifying young people's perspectives, agency, and well-being
Preferred Qualifications * Master's or doctoral degree in psychology or related field * Experience conducting research with adolescents * Familiarity with thematic analysis
Hourly rate: $23-28/hour, depending on experience level
United States
