Senior Research Assistant
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155 South Main Street
time type
Full time
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job requisition id
REQ211491
Job Description:
Position Purpose:
The Senior Research Assistant (Clinical) role is to support and carry out research activities for the Survey, Qualitative and Applied Data (SQuAD) Research Core as assigned. In accordance with the project goals, and under the direction of the SQuAD leadership team, this position will support the day-to-day execution of a range of project-related tasks, including interactions with the research team, study participants, suppliers, stakeholders, and other members of community or Brown University.
Research activities may include managing the study recruitment/enrollment, data collection, participant compensation, coordinating specimen collection and bio-inventories, and compiling and entering data into project databases.
Other job responsibilities may include participant tracking and management, project documentation, administrative support, programing surveys, creating reports, and supporting manuscript activities as needed. The ideal candidate will be flexible, service-oriented, resourceful, and have strong communication skills and research-related experience.
May occasionally require travel to various research sites, including being available to work nights and weekends as needed.
This is an onsite position at the Brown University School of Public Health, 5 days a week.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.
This is a fixed-term position with a current end date of 10/31/2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.
Job Qualifications and Competencies:
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:
Public health research experience
Experience with recruitment of hard-to-reach populations and experience conducting interviews
Experience and familiarity with grant funding and IRB procedures
Experience with diverse professional staff, including staff development and motivation
Experience with bio-samples, including processing and inventory
Job Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work effectively on multiple projects at the same time, including setting priorities and meeting deadlines
Efficient time management skills
Knowledge of research study design, recruitment issues, and retention
Proven ability to work independently and in team collaboration environment
Flexible schedule – prepared to work nights and weekends, as needed
Possesses reliable transportation and the flexibility to travel independently between various research sites
to meet standard attendance and scheduling expectations.
Strong software and web proficiency required (i.e. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat Pro, Qualtrics, etc.), with willingness to learn and utilize new software applications as needed.
Strong attention to detail, high level of professionalism and organization required
Benefits of Working at Brown:
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Recruiting Start Date:
2026-09-17
Job Posting Title:
Senior Research Assistant
Department:
School of Public Health
Grade:
Grade 9
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Onsite
Submission Guidelines:
The designated Position Work Location ( for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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