Research Associate job description

Professors Sigmund Shipp and Laura Wolf-Powers (Principal Investigators) and Dr. Gretchen Susi (Deputy Director, Brooklyn Communities Collaborative) seek a student research associate to assist in the design and implementation of a Participatory Action Research study that documents the needs and assets of underrepresented entrepreneurs in East & Central Brooklyn. BCC and Hunter are conducting this study as part of a Community-Engaged Research Grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (see attached project description).

The Research Associate will:

• provide administrative support to the principal investigators
• gather data and background material to inform the design and implementation of the study
• liaise with members of the Brooklyn Health Enterprise Hub
• supervise undergraduate research assistants during the summer 2022 data collection period

Hours:

10 hours per week in Spring semester 2022

35 hours per week Summer 2022

10 hours per week in Fall semester 2022

Pay: $25/hr

The ideal candidate will have familiarity with the methods of Participatory Action Research (focus groups, interviews, participant observation, data walks, community conversations) as well as familiarity with the assets and challenges facing East and Central Brooklyn neighborhoods and their residents. They will be highly organized, collaborative, friendly, and committed to local economic development, community-wealth-building, and racial justice. They will be a strong writer and public presenter.

 

Please submit a resume and letter of interest to Dr. Sigmund Shipp at hunterurbs5@gmail.com