What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at Butler Hospital?
**RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION AT BROWN-AFFILIATED BUTLER HOSPITAL**
Butler Hospital's Psychosocial Research Program is hiring a full-time research assistant for a
randomized controlled trial on a mindfulness intervention for individuals with serious mental
illness, such as schizophrenia and major mood disorders. The role also includes additional
research on transitions of care, suicide prevention, and digital health interventions. This is an inperson position.
Candidates should have a bachelors degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field by
the position's start. This role is ideal for those aiming for graduate or medical school, with
opportunities to publish and present at conferences. Previous research assistants have
successfully gained acceptance into top doctoral programs after this position.
The start date is winter-spring 2025. For more details, visit Dr. Brandon Gaudianos faculty
profile: https://vivo.brown.edu/display/bgaudian. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to
foster an inclusive environment.
Butler Hospital is associated with Brown University and is located in Providence, RI. Established
in 1844, it is one of the earliest psychiatric facilities in the U.S. The Psychosocial Research
Program includes a team of psychologists, a psychiatrist, post-doctoral fellows, research
assistants, masters-level interventionists, and project coordinators, focusing on federal and
private research grants in areas such as suicide prevention and mindfulness therapies.
Please see text of the specific job posting below.
Butler - Research Administration Department
Status Full-Time
Hours Daytime (Monday through Friday) with some evening hours.
Has Benefits Yes
Job Description Brown University-affiliated researchers working at Butler Hospital are
seeking to hire a research assistant for a grant-funded, mindfulness
intervention clinical trial for patients with serious mental illness in
outpatient community mental health treatment settings. Responsibilities
include recruiting and tracking research participants, screening electronic
medical records, managing databases, preparing reports, and conducting
research assessments with psychiatric patients. Additional duties include
working with a multidisciplinary team conducting research in a psychiatric
hospital setting. Skills using Microsoft Office, SPSS, and REDCap a plus.
Required Education
Bachelors degree in psychology or related field required. Experience with
psychology research and/or working with psychiatric patients desirable.
Application Method
Email a cover letter and CV/resume to Ms. Toni Amaral:
TAmaral@Butler.org
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
