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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health · 1 day ago

Research Assistant II Non-Lab

Boston, MA

Part-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing public health through research and education. The Research Assistant II Non-Lab will provide essential support to the Center for Work, Health, and Well-being, assisting with research projects, literature searches, and the dissemination of findings while managing communications and logistics for the Center.

Higher EducationMedicalTraining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Outreach and dissemination

Collect and analyze qualitative data, as part of translational research

Contribute to development of abstracts, proposals, posters, presentations, and research articles

Coordinate zoom meetings with collaborators

Assist with the design and production of educational and outreach materials for use on the Center’s website, distributing at conferences, and including in the Center’s e-newsletter

Update social media accounts (ex: LinkedIn) and Center website

Contribute to non-academic overviews of research study findings

Support of Research Projects

Collect project data, acquiring it through structured interviews, library research, or other research methods

Analyze and/or code data according to project requirements and established protocols

Summarize data and draft a report of results

Provide periodic reports of project status to supervisor and/or other research team personnel

Perform administrative duties incidental to research tasks and in preparation for Center meetings and seminars

Manage communications with community and academic collaborators

Center Administration

Schedule meetings and seminars, provide logistical support, and prepare materials

Assist with PowerPoint presentation design and formatting, for conferences and webinars

Assist with the preparation and submission of manuscripts and Center reports

Manage and enter information into the Center-wide process tracking system

Arrange travel; process and track reimbursement of travel and other expenses, including honoraria

Contribute to the Center’s development of a proposal for additional years of funding; coordinate the collection of materials (biosketches, letters of support, appendices, etc.); schedule meetings with Center advisors as content is developed, distributing materials in advance of meetings

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Research experienceData analysisMicrosoft OfficeAdobe programsCanvaQualtricsWordPressVerbal skillsWriting skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTime managementOrganizational skillsTeam playerWork independently

Required

2+ years of relevant experience is required; a combination of education and experience will be considered

Strong verbal, writing, editing, and presentation skills

This position is primarily remote, with some in-person meetings; applicants must be comfortable working remotely and with limited direct supervision

Preferred

Related experience in an academic research center or other academic setting

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe programs

Experience with Canva, WordPress, Emma (at Harvard), Qualtrics

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the Center in communications with collaborators and other stakeholders

Attention to detail; time management and organizational skills; experience balancing multiple tasks

Team player and also able to work independently; willingness to develop new skills, per the needs of the position

A demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, at times under tight deadlines

Need to be well organized and have strong planning skills

Benefits

Generous paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one

Retirement plans with university contributions

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Support for families and caregivers

Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Company

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Harvard School of Public Health brings together dedicated experts from many disciplines to educate new generations of global health leaders. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.

Founded in 1913

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees