Bilingual Research Assistant
Brown University
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Job Description:
Position Purpose:
This part-time 20/hours a week 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.
Major responsibilities include:
- Conduct evaluation of participants 60 %
- Participant recruitment and retention 30 %
- Data Entry 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
- 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 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 start date and may be extended based upon available
funding
This is a hybrid position
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date:
2024-11-06
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:
Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
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 employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
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