Bilingual Research Assistant

Job Description:

Position Purpose:

This position provides research support for a Physical Activity research study. Principal responsibilities include:

• Assist study team with recruitment of participants.

• Conduct phone and/or in-person surveys, visits, and measurements with study participants. Learn and follow protocols for baseline and follow-up measures. Contact participants, arrange and prepare for participant visits. Collect and enter process evaluation data, as needed.

• Assist the Project Director and research team with translation and editing of documents to be used in the study.

Major responsibilities include:

• Conduct evaluation of participants 40 %

• Participant recruitment and retention 30 %

• Data Entry 20%

• Assist with editing and translating study documents and data as needed. 10 %

Job Qualifications and Competencies

Education and Experience

• Required: BA or BS in psychology, public health or related field with 1-2 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Required: Must have bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English. 

• Required: Must provide own transportation to research sites and be able to work evenings and weekends.

• Required: Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

• Experience working in the community setting preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Attention to detail. Motivated and self-starting.

• Knowledge of necessary research methodology; knowledge of health program planning, implementation, and evaluation preferred.

• Experience in programming online surveys (e.g., Qualtrics software) is preferred

• Experience working in the community setting preferred.

Job Competencies

Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently as well as with a team is required

• Ability to function as a research team member

• Must be available to work onsite at Brown University

• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends depending on participant availability

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to multitask and prioritize effort to meet project goals

• Openness to and interest in learning new skills

• One-year commitment is required, and long-term commitment preferred

• Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are satisfactory to Brown University.

This is a fixed term position with an end date a year from the start date and may be extended based upon available funding

Hybrid position

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-10-28

Job Posting Title:

Bilingual Research Assistant

Department:

Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity Research

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected].

EEO Statement:

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