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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

We are hiring a highly motivated part-time graduate research assistant to support research and coordinate a community coalition aimed at reducing maternal mortality. This position will run from September 2025 to May 2026, with a maximum of 20 hours/week. The role offers hybrid flexibility and will report directly to the project’s Principal Investigator.

Job Duties

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct literature reviews
• Support project coordination and logistics
• Assist with the implementation of community-based interventions
• Contribute to drafting reports, research abstracts and manuscripts

Requirements and Qualifications

• Current graduate student with at least one-year course work toward a MPH or related degree
• Strong interest or experience in program coordination
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Experience with SAS and/or R is a plus
• Ability to learn quickly and independently
• Passion in maternal health, community engagement, and public health is highly desirable

To be considered for this position, you should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Names of at least two references

 

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