Research Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 1-2 years of previous research experience required
• Proficiency in Spanish.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter with experience taking initiative and working both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent coordination and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and administration skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical skills.
• Have an enthusiastic, engaged, and positive attitude.
• Previous experience using qualitative and quantitative software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, Miro).
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Epidemiology, or related fields preferred.
• Mental health research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and centralize efforts from different community agencies in Boston.
• Maintain critical relationships with partners and monitor study progress.
• Qualitative and quantitative data management.
• Train research assistants on qualitative data analysis.
• Lead qualitative data analysis.
• Coordinate weekly team meetings between all partners (including PI).
• Contribute to writing manuscripts for publication and conference abstracts to disseminate study findings.
• Maintain open and constant communication with research team members, partners, and the PI.
• Oversee and monitor budget and help forecast expenses
• Assist with IRB applications, including local ethics committee applications as relevant
• Supervise Boston College students and/or trainees
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the PI and community partners

Benefits

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay