Bilingual Field Research Assistant – Public Health

Brown University; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Research Assistant to recruit and engage participants for a long-term study on overlaps between HIV, hepatitis C, and drug use across New England. The role involves conducting surveys at syringe services programs in Central and Western Massachusetts, with travel to community sites and remote work as needed.

Bilingual English/Spanish abilities are a plus. The position collaborates with the Project Director, Project Coordinator, and community partners, and requires

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 1–2 years of experience or equivalent combination
• Lived experience will be considered for peer-based research studies
• Coursework in research methods preferred; 1+ years in substance use, HIV, public health, health services, or related fields preferred
• Experience with survey and database software such as Qualtrics or REDCap preferred
• Experience in qualitative/ethnographic data collection methods and analysis; strong facilitation skills preferred
• Comfort and experience working with people who use drugs, people living with HIV, and/or other vulnerable populations

Responsibilities

• Study visit preparation
• Participant screening and recruitment (including direct outreach and field-based recruitment)
• Participant retention activities
• Survey conduct

Skills

Survey software

Public health

Field recruitment

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Qualtrics

REDCap

Microsoft Office

NVivo

Job description

Brown University is seeking a Research Assistant to recruit and engage participants for a long-term study on overlaps between HIV, hepatitis C, and drug use across New England. The role involves conducting surveys at syringe services programs in Central and Western Massachusetts, with travel to community sites and remote work as needed.

Bilingual English/Spanish abilities are a plus. The position collaborates with the Project Director, Project Coordinator, and community partners, and requires