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Classification Title Temporary Hourly Employment Category Temporary Is this an Hourly position? Yes Work Hours/Week 8 - 10 hours per week Overtime Eligible? Yes Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523 Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? Yes Description of Work Unit
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is one of eight academic programs in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Colorado State University is Colorado’s land grant institution and holds the Doctoral/Research University – Extensive classification from the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. Affiliated with CSU’s Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT Program and the Center for Family and Couple Therapy (CFCT) in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, the Child Trauma and Resilience Assessment Center (CTRAC) serves as a local, state, and regional child trauma assessment center.
Search Contact Email Daniela.Alvarez-Vargas@colostate.edu Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Qualitative Data Research Assistant to support research activities involving qualitative data logging, organization, and coding. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in data management, transcription, and thematic analysis using inductive and deductive approaches. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity and accessibility of multilingual qualitative data collected across diverse contexts.
This position is ideal for individuals seeking to gain hands-on experience in qualitative research. It offers valuable exposure to data collection, transcription, and coding practices, and is especially suited for those considering graduate education or a career in qualitative or social science research.
This position is designed to support your growth as a researcher. Team members will receive mentorship from experienced researchers in qualitative methods, data analysis, and research design. Members will be trained in transcription tools, qualitative coding software MAXQDA, and multimodal analysis techniques. Members will have the opportunity to design their own research questions using the cleaned dataset, prepare and submit abstracts for conference presentations. Members will be invited to contribute to manuscript writing for publication, with appropriate authorship credit. This role is ideal for individuals looking to deepen their engagement with qualitative research and build a strong foundation for graduate studies or a research-focused career.
Position Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be available to work 8-10 hours per week for the next 6 months and to extend the position for a full year if needed. Candidates must have access to high-speed internet, a reliable computer, and complete CITI certificate research training. Candidates must demonstrate experience and competence in the following areas:
Qualitative Coding and Analysis Experience:
Working Title Temporary Qualitative Research Assistant Posting Number 202500626T Department Human Development and Family Studies Salary Range $20 - $22 per hour Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. In your cover letter please detail why you are interested in this position, what strengths you bring to the position, and how this experience can benefit you in the long-term.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty Category Data Management and Organization Duty/Responsibility
References
Required
Minimum References Required 3 Maximum References Required 3
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Position Information
Classification Title Temporary Hourly Employment Category Temporary Is this an Hourly position? Yes Work Hours/Week 8 - 10 hours per week Overtime Eligible? Yes Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523 Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? Yes Description of Work Unit
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is one of eight academic programs in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Colorado State University is Colorado’s land grant institution and holds the Doctoral/Research University – Extensive classification from the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. Affiliated with CSU’s Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT Program and the Center for Family and Couple Therapy (CFCT) in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, the Child Trauma and Resilience Assessment Center (CTRAC) serves as a local, state, and regional child trauma assessment center.
Search Contact Email Daniela.Alvarez-Vargas@colostate.edu Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Qualitative Data Research Assistant to support research activities involving qualitative data logging, organization, and coding. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in data management, transcription, and thematic analysis using inductive and deductive approaches. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity and accessibility of multilingual qualitative data collected across diverse contexts.
This position is ideal for individuals seeking to gain hands-on experience in qualitative research. It offers valuable exposure to data collection, transcription, and coding practices, and is especially suited for those considering graduate education or a career in qualitative or social science research.
This position is designed to support your growth as a researcher. Team members will receive mentorship from experienced researchers in qualitative methods, data analysis, and research design. Members will be trained in transcription tools, qualitative coding software MAXQDA, and multimodal analysis techniques. Members will have the opportunity to design their own research questions using the cleaned dataset, prepare and submit abstracts for conference presentations. Members will be invited to contribute to manuscript writing for publication, with appropriate authorship credit. This role is ideal for individuals looking to deepen their engagement with qualitative research and build a strong foundation for graduate studies or a research-focused career.
Position Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be available to work 8-10 hours per week for the next 6 months and to extend the position for a full year if needed. Candidates must have access to high-speed internet, a reliable computer, and complete CITI certificate research training. Candidates must demonstrate experience and competence in the following areas:
- Strong organizational and Collaborative Skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple data streams.
- emonstrate ability to manage time effectively and meet weekly task expectations. The role requires completion of a minimum of three video logs and corresponding transcriptions per week, with consistent attention to formatting, quality, and deadlines.
- Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary or multilingual and multicultural research teams.
- Ability to log, organize, and maintain quantitative or qualitative data from diverse sources (e.g., images, videos, interviews, focus groups, typed and handwritten field notes).
- Experience implementing structured file organization systems and maintaining version control.
- Ability to transcribe and produce documentation from video and audio from multilingual contexts with durations of 2-4 hours with more than 90% accuracy.
- Familiarity with transcription tools and practices that ensure confidentiality and data integrity.
- Fluency in English and one additional language including: Spanish, French, and/or Ghanaian dialects (e.g., Twi, Fante, Ewe, Ga) is strongly preferred.
Qualitative Coding and Analysis Experience:
- Experience conducting thematic coding using inductive, deductive, and hybrid approaches. Including coding qualitative data for gestures, linguistic features, interaction styles, emotional expressions, and observable behaviors. Familiarity with multimodal analysis frameworks and attention to nonverbal cues is strongly preferred.
- Ability to develop and refine codebooks collaboratively with research teams.
- Familiarity with qualitative analysis software (e.g., MAXQDA).
Working Title Temporary Qualitative Research Assistant Posting Number 202500626T Department Human Development and Family Studies Salary Range $20 - $22 per hour Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. In your cover letter please detail why you are interested in this position, what strengths you bring to the position, and how this experience can benefit you in the long-term.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty Category Data Management and Organization Duty/Responsibility
- Logging and organizing qualitative data from video recordings, audio recordings, and handwritten field notes of naturalistic observations, interviews, focus groups, and field notes
- Maintaining structured file systems and version control in Microsoft Teams and MAXQDA
- Transcribing audio and video recordings with high accuracy
- Ensuring confidentiality and data integrity during transcription
- Conducting thematic coding using inductive and deductive approaches
- Coding for gestures, linguistic features, interaction styles, emotions, and behaviors
References
Required
Minimum References Required 3 Maximum References Required 3
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Salary : $20 - $22
