Required:

• Coursework or experience in qualitative research (e.g. interviews, focus groups, thematic coding)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and remotely
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload in an efficient and timely manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to keep accurate written records
• Reliable access to internet and Zoom
• Committed to centering equity in this work and to creating an inclusive, anti-oppressive, safe work environment
• Takes initiative, asks questions, clarifies directions and tasks as needed
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Demonstrated interest in and understanding of the criminal legal system
• Interest in and knowledge of perinatal health
• Experience working with confidential data in terms of Human Subjects and HIPAA requirements
• Experience using Dedoose software
• Experience working with communities impacted by incarceration
• Experience in working on efforts related to reproductive justice
• Graduate student in public health, nursing, sociology, evaluation, or related field
• Demonstrated understanding of research processes, particularly qualitative

Since the 1980s, the number of women in prison has increased by more than 700%. In 2019, more than 218,000 women – approximately 75% of whom were of reproductive age – were behind bars in the U.S. With this rise, addressing women’s healthcare needs inside correctional settings – including pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care – has become increasingly necessary.

The Qualitative Analysis Assistant will support qualitative analyses on two interconnected projects, both focused on supporting the health and wellbeing of pregnant and postpartum people in prison:

Project #1
Enhanced Perinatal Programs for People in Prison (E4P) is analyzing pregnancy and postpartum support programs being offered to incarcerated individuals in six states. The goal of the project is to share valuable, practical, and applicable information to community-based programs, prison administrators, and correctional healthcare providers about how to implement and sustain perinatal support programs to promote maternal and neonatal health.

There are three specific aims to this project: 1) Identify facilitators and barriers to implementation of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum support programs for pregnant people who are in prison, 2) Evaluate the pregnancy and birth outcomes of program participants, and 3) Evaluate the postpartum outcomes of program participants.

This position will support qualitative analyses of semi-structured interviews with 30 key stakeholders implementing pregnancy and postpartum support programs in six geographically-diverse state prisons (AL, AR, GA, MI, MN, VA).

Project #2
An administrative supplement to the E4P Project is working to advance our understanding of the impacts of COVID-19 on pregnant and postpartum people in prison. The overall goal of this project is to assess the impact of COVID-19 on health services and social support for pregnant and postpartum people in prison and the implications of these impacts on their health and well-being.

There are two specific aims to this project: 1) Measure the impact of COVID-19 on health care services for pregnant and postpartum people in prison, and 2) Assess the impact of COVID-19 on social support for pregnant and postpartum people in prison.

This position will support qualitative analyses of three different project components: 1) semi-structured interviews with 60 people who were pregnant or postpartum and incarcerated about their experiences with prison health services and social support during the pandemic; 2) secondary analysis of the E4P Project’s semi-structured interviews with 30 key stakeholders to assess the impact of COVID-19 on health care services and social support over time; and 3) analyzing and coding six states’ Department of Corrections’ (DOC) communications related to the provision of health care services impacting pregnant and postpartum people, as well as impacts on social support throughout the course of COVID-19 pandemic.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with qualitative data analysis, using Dedoose software 80%
• Attend regular lab and coding team meetings 15%
• Other tasks as needed 5%
• (optional) Contribute to manuscript development and dissemination

Other:

• Hours per week - variable, consistently 14 hours a week or less
• The selected candidate(s) will work closely with Dr. Rebecca Shlafer, Ingie Osman, and Amanda Corbett at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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