What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at Brandeis University?
The Institute for Behavioral Health within the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University is in search of a part-time Research Associate I. The Research Associate will coordinate and facilitate data collection and management, conduct analyses, and assist with general research administrative support for multiple grant-funded studies.
The position involves working closely with the Brandeis principal investigator. The Research Associate will support data collection, analysis, and project management. The Research Associate will help to conduct data abstraction, manage data collection processes, ensure data quality; communicate with project partners; perform quantitative data analyses using statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, STATA); draft reports, presentations, and data visualizations; and perform general administrative tasks to advance project interests.
This is a part-time position, fully grant funded position (14 hours a week).
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage data collection and analysis. Oversee data collection including data management and data abstraction, conduct quantitative analyses using statistical software (e.g., SPSS).
- Prepare reports and other project materials to disseminate results.
- Perform administrative tasks including meeting documentations, scheduling meetings, following up on action items, and tracking deadlines.
- Coordinate with external partners and other team members to track data progress.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree plus 1-3 years related work experience
- Conduct quantitative qualitative data analyses
- Maintain database tracking data submissions and corrections; create and use data management tools
- Assist with meeting scheduling, documentations, follow-up on deliverables
- Prepare or assist with reports and other project materials
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.
If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.
Closing Statement
Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.
