Senior Research Assistant

Brown University • Baltimore, OH

18d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Research Assistant will support the investigative team in grant-funded research testing behavioral and pharmacological interventions to improve health among adults with obesity who smoke cigarettes. The position is hybrid eligible, with an expectation of three days onsite, and may require work in late afternoons, evenings, and some weekends when necessary.

The role includes recruiting, consenting, tracking, and retaining participants; implementing study protocols; managing databases; and facilitating project-related communications. The Senior Research Assistant will also help organize and maintain project documents and files, conduct library research as needed, and assemble materials for IRB modifications and progress reports.

This is a grant-funded, fixed-term, full-time employee position, with a current end date of November 30, 2027. It may be extended based on available funding. A one-year commitment is required. Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check and education verification. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 3–5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately, take initiative, and maintain organized working conditions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effort to meet project goals.
• Openness to and interest in learning new skills.
• Ability to function as a research team member and leader.
• One-year commitment required.
• Must be able to work late afternoons, evenings, and some weekends when necessary.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and education verification are required as conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in research design and statistics, with ability to conduct basic data analysis.
• Coursework in addiction, substance abuse, and/or psychopharmacology.
• Experience working with online surveys, such as Qualtrics.
• Experience managing databases.
• Proficiency in EndNote or another bibliographic database.
• Experience with human subjects applications and modifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the investigative team in grant-funded research on behavioral and pharmacological interventions for adults with obesity who smoke cigarettes.
• Recruit, consent, track, and retain study participants.
• Implement study protocols.
• Manage databases.
• Facilitate project-related communications.
• Help organize and maintain project documents and files.
• Conduct library research as needed.
• Assemble materials for IRB modifications and progress reports.

What This Job Offers

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