Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Brown University

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Job Description:

Position Purpose:

The Research Assistant (RA) will primarily support a research study
that will examine impaired control over alcohol by young adults.
The study is primarily laboratory-based. Work activities involve
managing recruitment of study participants; conducting in-person
research sessions, including alcohol administration, biosample
collection, and training study participants; participant tracking
and retention; reviewing data quality and managing datafiles,
documenting project procedures, and managing participant payments.
The RA is expected to collaborate with project staff to maintain
variable directories and other project documentation, conduct
reviews of the empirical literature as needed, assemble materials
for IRB modifications and progress reports. and supporting all
other investigator research needs. The RA may manage undergraduates
to assist with some of these tasks. Opportunities for authorship on
peer-reviewed publications will be available.

This position will be onsite with the expectation of some weekend
and evening hours to accommodate alcohol administration laboratory
sessions.

This is a fixed term position with a 10/31/2027 end date and may be
extended or ended early based upon available funding.

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

Job Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and 1 to 2 research years

experience or equivalent combination of education and
experience.

• Experience in research design and experience with human

subjects research

• Experience managing databases is preferred
• Experience in the fields of addiction and/or substance misuse

is preferred

• Experience with management of remote daily data is

preferred

• Experience with SPSS software preferred
• Experience with or interest in social media/marketing

preferred

Job Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• 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
• This position entails sharing a commitment to accomplish the

goals of the research program

• Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Flexibility in work schedule is required, including evening

hours and weekends

• Travel may be required

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-19

Job Posting Title:

Research Assistant

Department:

Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies

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:

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.

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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