Research Assistant II Non-Lab

Harvard University • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Research Assistant II will perform administrative and research support for faculty, and research and training activities within the Nutrition and Global Health Program. Responsibilities include supporting project implementation, managing calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements that are critical to the program’s success. Our research program seeks to advance knowledge related to global health with a focus on nutrition and maternal, child, and adolescent health.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with Microsoft suite
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience prioritizing work across multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision
• Experience handling complex and confidential information with discretion
• Interest in research and training related to global nutrition and health

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IRB and regulatory applications is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provides a wide range of administrative support to research and training programs, including composing and editing letters, presentations, and standard operating procedures.
• Supports day-to-day research activities across multiple projects, including conducting literature reviews, assisting with data management and entry, drafting research summaries and reports, and supporting project coordination and documentation.
• Serves as the program’s data and compliance coordinator, including assisting with IRB and other regulatory submissions, inputting surveys and data collection tools into REDCap or Qualtrics, tracking program-related publications and similar documents.
• Supports program communications, including drafting content for the program’s website, social media channels, newsletters, and blog posts.
• Assists in the preparation of research or training grant applications, including contributing to proposal development, biosketches, and other supporting documents.
• Manages complex calendars, arranging meetings, seminars, appointments, and travel logistics.
• Contributes to NGH’s goals by performing related duties as required.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level