Research Associate

Postpartum Support International

Research Associate synthesizing perinatal mental health evidence for Postpartum Support International, a nonprofit supporting families and providers. Translating research into statistics, briefs, and accessible public-facing materials.

Posted 8/21/2026contractRemote • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting literature reviews and summarizing peer-reviewed research in perinatal mental health. Proficient in translating complex scientific findings into accessible content for diverse audiences and maintaining organized research records.

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Literature ReviewResearch Summary DevelopmentStatistical VerificationContent TranslationIndependent Work

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Hard Skills

Literature ReviewPeer-Reviewed Research EvaluationEvidence Summary DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisResearch Brief Drafting

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Research Repository Management

Industry Keywords

Perinatal Mental HealthSystematic ReviewsMeta-AnalysesClinical GuidelinesEducational Materials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct rapid and comprehensive literature reviews on perinatal mental health and related topics
Identify, evaluate, and summarize peer-reviewed research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical guidelines
Develop evidence summaries and research briefs for PSI staff and leadership
Maintain organized records of literature searches, citations, and source materials
Identify accurate, up-to-date statistics for communications, educational materials, fundraising, advocacy, and program development
Verify research findings, prevalence estimates, and commonly cited statistics before dissemination
Assist in maintaining PSI's internal research repository and evidence resources
Translate scientific findings into clear, accessible language for healthcare professionals, policymakers, donors, volunteers, and families
Draft research-informed summaries, talking points, FAQs, fact sheets, and evidence briefs
Support research-informed content for newsletters, social media, educational programs, presentations, and public-facing materials
Attend online staff and board meetings by request
Report to the Director of Research & Impact
Submit monthly invoices to the Director of Research & Impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to conduct rapid and comprehensive literature reviews on perinatal mental health and related topics in accordance with the Research & Citation Policy
Ability to identify, evaluate, and summarize peer-reviewed research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical guidelines
Ability to develop evidence summaries and research briefs
Ability to maintain organized records of literature searches, citations, and source materials
Ability to identify accurate, up-to-date statistics and verify research findings, prevalence estimates, and commonly cited statistics
Ability to translate scientific findings into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences
Ability to draft research-informed summaries, talking points, FAQs, fact sheets, and evidence briefs
Ability to support research-informed content for newsletters, social media, educational programs, presentations, and public-facing materials
Flexible availability averaging 10–15 hours per week, not exceeding 20 hours per week unless agreed
Ability to work independently and use own equipment and facility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible weekly hours
Independent and self-directed work
Use of own equipment and facility
Electronic direct deposit or Bill.com payment