Research Associate I
About The Position
Brandeis University is hiring a full-time, grant-funded Research Associate I to contribute to several major community-based projects at the Institute of Behavioral Health (IBH). The position works closely with the principal investigator, Traci Green, and strengthens the research team’s capacity to produce reproducible results through project and budget oversight, careful documentation of data files and processes, and management of relationships among complex data sources. The role supports quantitative and qualitative research, primary data collection, and community-engaged work. It involves coordinating with stakeholders and resources, leading internal and external communications, preparing progress reports and public-facing materials, overseeing Institutional Review Board (IRB) communications, and tracking project budgets. The position is exclusively represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888, for wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with NVivo or equivalent qualitative analysis software required.
- Experience with R or SAS required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in health or behavioral health is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare or assist with presentations for conferences, local government, and community partner meetings.
- Prepare or assist with manuscripts and other project materials.
- Oversee and coordinate project activities; review budgets and staffing; and communicate with the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
- Produce research deliverables, including quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Curate datasets and create communication tools for accessing datasets.
- Participate in study data collection efforts.
- Lead internal and external communications and coordinate completion of research activities.
- Document data files, data processes, and relationships among complex data sources.
- Support community-engaged research by engaging appropriate stakeholders and resources.
- Draft progress reports and other public-facing materials.
- Track project budgets.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
