Location: Remote
Hours: Part time, 20 to 25 hours per week
Timeframe: 6 months
DESCRIPTION:
The National Disability Institute (NDI) seeks a highly motivated and passionate Research Intern to join our team. You will play a crucial role in supporting our research team’s efforts in disability research using data science and community-based participatory research methods and approaches. You will report to the Research Director and work across teams to help measure and report NDI’s impact, distill key learnings, and explore and test novel research ideas across the field.
This is a part-time remote position, with occasional extended hours to meet deadlines. NDI operates in the Eastern time zone. Applicants from other time zones are expected to align their work schedule with their supervisor.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Disability Research: Conduct research on disability-related issues, with a focus on financial empowerment and inclusion.
- Quantitative Research: Contribute to data collection, analysis, and interpretation using quantitative research methods.
- Qualitative Research: Assist in collecting and analyzing data including conducting interviews, focus groups, and other qualitative research.
- Data Entry and Management: Assist with data entry, data cleaning, and data management tasks.
- Community Action Participatory Research: Collaborate with community members and subject matter experts to identify research questions, collect data, and analyze findings.
- Literature Reviews: Conduct literature reviews to identify relevant research and literature on specific topics.
- Report Writing and Presentation: Contribute to writing research reports, policy briefs, and other publications, including designing presentations and visual analytics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in data science, research, economics, sociology, or a related field.
- Strong interest in disability and economic empowerment research.
- Excellent data analysis skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain organized records.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with remote teams.
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Atlas. Ti, NVivo, ArcGIS, Power BI, Tableau).
- Experience with qualitative research methods (e.g., interviewing, focus groups, ethnography).
- Human subjects research, PHRP, or CITI certification preferred.
BENEFITS:
This role offers students and early career professionals the opportunity to gain valuable experience in disability research, to work with a team of experienced researchers and professionals, to learn about the latest research methods and trends in the field, and to contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. The role is compensated at $18 per hour. NDI offers paid time off to all Interns.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
NDI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Veterans, and individuals from marginalized communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected Veteran status.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample (e.g., research paper or peer reviewed publication).
Please email packet to Gail Watson, Director of Finance & HR, via Kara Broadus at kbroadus@ndi-inc.org
Please include “Research Intern” in the email subject line.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Incomplete packages will not be accepted. No phone calls, please.
The deadline for applying for this position is Sunday, October 19, 2025.
ABOUT US:
National Disability Institute (NDI) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the financial health and well-being of people with disabilities. Through research, education, policy development, and demonstration projects, we work to promote economic and financial empowerment for people with disabilities and their families across the United States. Our mission is to build a better financial future for all Americans with disabilities and their families.
