Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $60,000-$70,000
Position Summary: The Research Assistant will support the Research Department and Principal Investigator in a variety of tasks related to data collection, literature review, project coordination, and administrative support. This position provides a unique opportunity for a highly motivated candidate. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in advancing research related to public health, neuroscience, education, or behavioral sciences.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with literature reviews, annotated bibliographies, and reference management using tools such as EndNote.
- Collect, clean, and manage data from surveys
- Conduct preliminary data analysis using REDCap, and other statistical tools
- Help prepare tables, charts, and figures for presentations, manuscripts, and reports
- Draft and edit sections of research manuscripts, proposals, and grant applications under supervision
- Participate in research team meetings and provide administrative support as needed
- Assist in organizing community-based research events, webinars, or outreach activities
- Maintain research project files and track progress using project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Planner)
- Adhere to ethical research standards and ensure confidentiality of all data and participant information
- Community engagement activity (tabling at local events, contributions to social media campaigns).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Completion of Masters degree program (preferably in Psychology, Public Health, Gerontology, Neuroscience, Biology, Education, or a related field) with 2-3 years experience working on a research study from beginning to completion.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- 2 3 years working experience using REDCap statistical software is a must; and familiarity with SPSS, NVivo, or STATA software
- Working with human subjects research protocols and IRB processes
- Knowledge of or interest in Aging, Alzheimers disease or Related dementia, or health disparities research
- Experience working in research setting
- Work independently and collaboratively
Preferred Knowledge & Skills:
- Experience in human subject research.
- Ability to speak/read/write a second language. Spanish
- Ability to communicate via phone, email, and text message.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
- Experience interacting with older adults.
- Ability to recruit and assist potential study participants.
- Participate in the preparation and delivery of presentations to disseminate study findings.