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Graduate Research Assistant - Diabetes Technologies in Practice: A Sociological Examination of AID Use among Low-Income, Racialized T1D Patients

The Health, Tech, and Society Lab at Northeastern University, housed in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and affiliated with the Institute for Health Equity and Social Justice Research, is hiring a graduate research assistant (GRA). The GRA will support Professor Taylor Cruz on sociological projects related to science, technology, and medicine in marginalized communities. For more information about Professor Cruz’s current and prior research, visit her website at taylormcruz.com.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contact eligible participants for study participation and scheduling
  • Conduct in-depth, semi-structured interviews in person
  • Conduct observations of home environment, including residence, work, or school
  • Coordinate transcription of audio files (supported by authorized vendor)
  • Code transcripts and fieldnotes to identify initial themes
  • Promote communication between research team, participants, and clinic partners
  • Support project resource and material development
  • Prepare and organize final deliverables for the project

  • Location:

    Boston, on campus; travel throughout the Boston area

  • Semester:

    Summer 2025

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  • Project Title

    Diabetes Technologies in Practice: A Sociological Examination of AID Use among Low-Income, Racialized T1D Patients

  • Faculty / Project Lead

    Taylor M. Cruz

  • Project Description

    The GRA will support qualitative and ethnographic research for the NIH funded study, “Diabetes Technologies in Practice: A Sociological Examination of AID Use among Low-Income, Racialized T1D Patients.” The study seeks to understand how people living with diabetes integrate new devices into care practices in the home environment. The research team will conduct in-depth, semi-structured interviews with patients recruited from a specialty diabetes clinic and observe use of technologies at home. The GRA will serve as a key liaison for the study and will play a major role in leading data collection efforts. This position is currently funded starting Summer 2025 through Summer 2026.

  • Qualifications Necessary

    Currently enrolled in a doctoral program in the social sciences, health sciences, or related field; Prior experience with qualitative methods, including at least one of the following: In-depth, semi-structured interviews; Observational fieldwork; Data analysis (coding and memoing); Interest in working with marginalized communities, particularly people affected by chronic illness; Sensitivity towards complex topics related to diabetes, such as patient-provider relationships, medication regimens, societal stigma, and structural inequities; Experience in working independently with regular team communication; Ability to speak, read, and translate materials in Spanish (optional); Commitment to fostering an inclusive study environment guided by equity and justice

  • Hours per Week

    20 Hour Position