Research Assistant Intern

Description

TITLE OF INTERNSHIP: Research Assistant Intern

INTERNSHIP SUPERVISOR: Senior Associate

LOCATION: Remote

ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: October – December 2026

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY: The Center for Biomedical Research (CBR) at the Population Council is seeking a part-time Research Assistant Intern to support the Clinical and Socio-Behavioral Research team. CBR develops and tests products that expand sexual and reproductive health prevention options for women and girls. The socio-behavioral/clinical research function works to understand how product, provider, and end-user factors shape the acceptability, adherence, and continuation of these products, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. This internship supports the socio-behavioral/clinical research team: helping coordinate research activities and contributing to socio-behavioral data collection, coding, and analysis. It suits someone early in a public health or social science career who wants hands-on exposure to product development research at a mission-driven nonprofit.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Support preparation and organization of documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and regulatory files

2. Assist with development of and support administration of quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments

3. Assist with basic data management and analysis for quantitative data

4. Conduct literature reviews and summarize relevant published research on product acceptability, adherence, and related topics

5. Contribute to development of manuscripts

6. Assist with drafting or formatting sections of reports and presentations

QUALIFICATIONS: 

We understand that there are many paths to acquiring expertise and experience and strong candidates may not have every qualification listed here. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse and/or nontraditional backgrounds who bring passion, skills, and experience in many or most of these areas. 

1. Bachelor’s degree required, masters preferred; ideally in public health, social sciences, biology, gynecology, or a related field.

2. Familiarity with survey development, implementation, quantitative data analysis or survey software (e.g., SPSS, R, Python, or REDCap). Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and other Microsoft applications

3. Strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative lab environment. 

4. Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments with limited supervision.

5. Ability to work across time zones and support colleagues based in multiple countries.

Hourly rate: $24 per hour

Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

When applying through the web portal please attach your CV and Cover Letter in Word or PDF format.

The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a global network of country offices. We are seeking an individual to fill the position described. If you know of a qualified candidate or are interested in this position, please apply at: http://www.popcouncil.org/employment/index.asp.

The Population Council provides equal opportunity; it does not discriminate against any person with regard to age, color, creed, national origin, disability, political belief, veteran status, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Decisions on employment are based on an individual’s qualifications as related to the position for which they are being considered. The Council especially encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups including but not limited to Black people and people of African descent, Indigenous people, people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, including people who identify as transgender, non-binary, or gender expansive, people with disabilities, first-generation college graduates, and those from communities with the most to gain from expanded access to sexual and reproductive health services and information. The Population Council is international in the composition of its board of trustees and its staff, as well as in the nature and deployment of its activities.