Research Assistant – Early Childhood Mental Health

About the role

The Brilliant Beginnings Lab within the Early Childhood Innovation Network (ECIN) at Georgetown’s Thrive Center seeks a Research Assistant to support multidisciplinary projects on perinatal, infant, and early childhood mental health implementation science. You will work closely with senior staff and faculty to design, implement, and evaluate research initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and assist with project recruitment, screening, and scheduling.
• Perform, transcribe, and code qualitative interviews and focus groups.
• Support qualitative data management and analysis.
• Manage IRB protocols, participant incentives, and coordinate meetings with project partners.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a health‑related field (psychology, neuroscience, biology, social work, public health, etc.).
• At least one year of experience in a research setting.
• Strong interest in perinatal, infant, and early childhood development, parental mental health, and implementation science.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative software such as SPSS, STATA, R, Atlas.ti, Dedoose.
• Familiarity with online survey platforms like Qualtrics and REDCap.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to impactful research in a leading academic environment.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary faculty and community partners.