Research Assistant

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Coordinator assists with NIH-funded clinical trials which examine different methods for delivering behavioral weight loss and physical activity promotion programs for adults. Participates in the development and implementation of study protocols in a collaborative team environment. This includes aspects of data collection and data management as well as frequent interactions with study participants. May also assist in the development of presentations or scientific papers for publication.

Responsibilities

- Assist with all aspects of participant recruitment and enrollment including individual visits and group sessions

- Collect and analyze data for the development of reports or scientific publications

- Interact with study participants via email videoconference phone or in-person visits

- Participate in the design and implementation of research protocols

- other research-related duties as needed

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor*s Degree.

Basic computer knowledge i.e. being able to navigate through PC software typing/word processing and completing spreadsheet/data entry.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

Prior research experience particularly focused in the areas of psychology social sciences medicine or computer science is appreciated.

Prior experience with technology (wearable devices smartphone apps participant tracking systems data analysis software using websites) is preferred but not required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

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