Sr. Research Assistant

Brown Medicine • Providence, RI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, and within established policies and procedures, performs scientific investigative research in biopsychosocial areas related to patient care. Researches literature in the field; participates in the design of experimental protocols and develops new procedures to carry out established research objectives. Conducts research according to established protocols; collects and analyzes data using statistical methodology. May assist in writing presentations and papers for publication based on the research performed. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Requirements

• BS/BA in related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ professional research experience.
• Data entry skills and PC experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts experiments or participant interviews according to established protocols and research methodology.
• Participates in the design of experimental protocols to achieve the scientific objectives to allow quantitative and qualitative evaluation and interpretation of data obtained.
• Gathers, tabulates, graphs develops explanatory charts, and analyzes data applying statistical methodology and using statistical and spreadsheet software applications.
• Participates in the interpretation of the results through conferences with supervisors and other researchers to review data compared to hypothesis and research methodology in instances of inexplicable data.
• Reviews literature pertaining to research being conducted in the scientific are of interest.
• Assists in writing presentations and paper for publication based on research performed if necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

What This Job Offers

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