Research Assistant

at  Brown University

Job Description:
The Research Assistant at the School of Public Health’s Department of Health Services Policy & Practice joins a vibrant team supporting the activities of the Department and related projects. The Research Assistant is involved in fast-paced non-laboratory research aimed at examining the performance of health systems around the world. Current topic areas include mapping patient care trajectories, global pharmaceutical spending and accessibility, social spending and health, health inflation, and climate change and health.
The Research Assistant works closely with the Professor (PI) and other research team members on a wide range of project-related tasks, including data collection, simple data analysis, literature reviews and synthesis, drafting of reports, organization of project materials, and assistance with development of research proposals. The Research Assistant conducts structured interviews, interacts with remote team members, coordinates project communications, and develops scientific reports and presentations. This individual works as part of a team to compile and analyze information using a variety of statistical software applications. The position also performs additional related tasks as necessary. All tasks may be performed independently and/or without direct supervision in an on- or off-site location.
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) with 1 year experience in health services research (or related field). Coursework in related fields can substitute for experience.

Experience

• Experience with healthcare data, medical literature review

Job Competencies

• Ability to set goals and work independently to manage both short- and long-term responsibilities
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work conditions
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer skills (word processing, data management, Power Point, reference manager)
• Self-reliant, organized, flexible and able to prioritize multiple research activities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency analytic software including but not limited to Excel and R
• Possess a willingness and ability to support diverse and inclusive environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses a computer which results in repetitive motion.
Physical Demands:
This is largely a sedentary role that involves sitting most of the time. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures.
Additional physical demands and working conditions: Hybrid Eligible
All candidates must possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
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 a current end date of 9/30/2025 which may be extended based upon available funding.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found
here
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Recruiting Start Date:
2024-08-13
Job Posting Title:
Research Assistant
Department:
Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice
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
employment@brown.edu
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