Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Brown University

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Job Description:

Position Purpose:

The Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute at the School of
Public Health is seeking a full-time grant-funded Research
Assistant to support multiple projects focused on depression
prevention in youth and families. This role is central to our
outreach efforts within diverse local communities, including
Spanish-speaking populations. The successful applicant will work
closely with the Project Managers, Clinicians, and other staff, as
well as the Principal Investigators, on efforts that will have a
direct impact on adolescents and their families.

The position will involve working on: (1) a large-scale,
school-based screening/intervention initiative aimed at addressing
the problem of youth depression and suicidal behavior; and (2)
research studies evaluating the long-term effects of prevention
interventions on adolescent depression. Major functions include
conducting outreach for recruitment to parents, conducting consent
for enrolling teens in school-based study, conducting motivational
interviews, monitoring participant tracking and follow-up while
assisting with the coordination of study meetings and the
distribution of study information, and providing administrative
support for research activities, including performing preliminary
literature searches, formatting bibliographies, and proofreading
manuscripts or reports.

This is a hybrid eligible position.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of
10/31/2027, which may be extended based upon available
funding.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background
check and education verification satisfactory to Brown
University.

Job Qualifications and Competencies

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent

combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree in
psychology, social work, or related field is preferred.

• Experience with survey and database software, such as Qualtrics

or Redcap, strongly preferred.

• Experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Experience working in human subjects research, strongly

preferred.

• Experience using SPSS or other statistical packages
• Experience and familiarity with clinical diagnoses.
• Research experience, particularly with mental health

research.

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English (written and verbal)

is strongly preferred to facilitate communication with
Spanish-speaking study participants and families

Job Competencies

Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required
knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job
successfully.

• Strong software proficiency (i.e. Microsoft Office (Word,

Excel, PowerPoint, RedCap, Qualtrics), (e.g. Redcap,
Qualtrics).

• High level of comfort with technology that enables virtual

interactions (e.g., Zoom, Webex, Google Meet, TEAMS).

• Ability to interact well with adolescents, parents, and school

personnel.

• Ability to discuss mental health concerns, including

depression, with families.

• Ability to discuss study goals and tasks to interested parents

and teens.

• Ability to compile and enter data accurately and maintain

confidentiality

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong

interpersonal skills.

• Strong attention to detail, high level of professionalism and

organization required.

• Efficient time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently with

little structure.

• Ability to travel locally to conduct study activities
• Flexibility to support a varying work schedule, which will

include evenings.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at
Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-09

Job Posting Title:

Research Assistant

Department:

Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

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.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits
discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's
race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under
applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs,
and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals
on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University
maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with
applicable law.

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