Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Brown University

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Job Description:

Position Purpose

The Research Assistant position is responsible for recruiting and
working with participants for a research study evaluating the
overlaps between HIV, hepatitis C, and drug use across New England.
(RISE-NE). RISE-NE involves working with people who use drugs and
people at risk for or living with HIV to understand a changing risk
and resource landscape over a period of many years. In this
position, Research Assistants will conduct surveys with qualified
participants at syringe services programs across Central and
Western Massachusetts. This position requires the ability to travel
between different community partner sites and be flexible in
fast-paced settings where participants are often unhoused or at
least facing many different kinds of structural vulnerability. This
position also requires the ability to conduct research in English
and Spanish.

The Research Assistant will work closely with the Project Director,
a Project Coordinator, other Research Assistants, staff members at
community agencies, and Principal Investigators of RISE-NE.
Job-related activities include, but are not limited to: study visit
preparation, participant screening and recruitment (including
direct outreach and field-based recruitment), participant retention
activities, and survey conduct. The Research Assistant will also
have to manage biological samples (i.e., blood and/or urine), and
may be trained in phlebotomy. There may be future opportunities to
be trained in qualitative research methods. The Research Assistant
will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, work with
key state stakeholders (e.g., local harm reduction agencies), and
contribute to some of the most pressing public health problems in
the region.

This position will be working in the location of Central and
Western Massachusetts, and will travel to different community sites
that range from Springfield to the northwest corner of
Massachusetts. The position will entail having four days at
community sites, and one day remote.

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 December
31, 2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 1 to 2 years of

experience (e.g., public health, anthropology, sociology, social
work or other related field. Or equivalent combination of education
and experience.

• Lived experience will be considered for peer-based research

studies.

• Coursework in research methods is preferred
• 1+ years relevant work experience in the field of substance use

(including but not limited to overdose prevention and harm
reduction), HIV, public health, health services, or other relevant
fields preferred

• Experience with survey and database software, such as Qualtrics

or REDCap, preferred

• Experience in qualitative and/or ethnographic data collection

methods and analysis, with evidence of strong facilitation skills
preferred

• Comfort and experience working with people who use drugs,

people living with HIV, and/or other vulnerable populations

• Community-based research experience preferred
• Phlebotomy trained preferred

Job Competencies

• Experience and comfort working with people who use drugs and/or

people living with HIV

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

Excel, PowerPoint]), with willingness to learn and utilize new
software applications as needed (e.g. REDCap, Qualtrics,
NVivo).

• Proven ability to work effectively manage a caseload of

participants, including setting priorities and meeting deadlines
for administrative work.

• Strong interest in public health, with a focus on harm

reduction and substance use

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong

interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail, high level of professionalism and

organization required

• Efficient time management skills
• Knowledge of human subjects research procedures
• Able to conduct surveys and interviews in English and

Spanish

• Reliable transportation to research and community sites is

required.

• Ability to travel for continuous periods of 2 to 3 hours, as

needed.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-26

Job Posting Title:

Research Assistant

Department:

Department of Epidemiology

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:

Remote

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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