Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
Social Science Research Practicum Student
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- Arrangement
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Other
- Posted
- 29 October 2026 (17 days ago)
Checked 16 days agoApplications go to the employer, never to RoleSprint
About this role
Your Day to Day: ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support the translation of research results to social media posts, infographics, and other visualizations and dissemination materials.
• Review qualitative and quantitative data reports and analyses from completed studies, take part in collaborative discussions about results and broader public health impact.
• Conduct literature reviews as needed.
• Contribute to ideation of dissemination projects.
• Maintain accurate and detailed study documentation as needed.
• Attend study-related team meetings, journal clubs, and trainings.
• Conduct data collection as needed.
• Complete additional research-related duties as directed.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participation in PPLM’s efforts to achieve goals for productivity
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Ability to work 10-15 hours per week from January-May with flexibility based on program requirements
Qualifications: • Current enrollment in a graduate program in public health, sociology, social work, women’s and gender studies, statistics, health communications, or a related social science field.
• Ability to read scholarly work and interpret research results into digestible content accessible to a broad audience.
• Experience with digital media and/or design, experience creating art
• Interest in sexual and reproductive health research and research ethics.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow study protocols.
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
• Ability to travel to health center sites as necessary.
• Prior research or clinical experience is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with RedCap data management software is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing data entry or documentation.
• Ability to move within clinical and office settings to support participant interactions
Work location
- Boston, MA, US
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Published 29 October 2026, last checked 16 days ago. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.