Bilingual Research Assistant

Brown University; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University seeks a Bilingual Research Assistant to support a physical activity study. You will recruit participants, schedule visits, collect data, translate materials, and manage payments, working onsite in Rhode Island. Evening and Saturday hours are required, with travel to community sites.

This fixed-term role ends 7/31/27 with potential extension based on funding. Strong English/Spanish proficiency, reliable transportation, and experience in community settings are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, public health preferred and 1–2 years of experience or equivalent
• Must have reliable transportation to research and community sites and be available to work substantial evening hours and regularly scheduled Saturday hours
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience working in the community setting is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, attention to detail, motivated and self-starting
• Knowledge of research methodology and health program planning, implementation, and evaluation preferred
• Experience in online surveys (e.g., Qualtrics) is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities, maintain accurate records, and complete time-sensitive tasks with limited supervision

Responsibilities

• Recruit and communicate with participants
• Schedule, prepare for, conduct, and document study visits
• Collect and enter study data
• Monitor participant completion of study activities
• Process participant payments
• Translate study materials between English and Spanish

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in psychology/public health

Tools

Qualtrics

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:Position Purpose:This position provides bilingual research support for a physical activity research study. The Bilingual Research Assistant is responsible for recruiting and communicating with participants; scheduling, preparing for, conducting, and documenting study visits; collecting and entering study data; monitoring participant completion of study activities; processing participant payments; and translating study materials between English and Spanish. The position requires careful adherence to research protocols, consistent follow-through, timely communication, and accurate documentation.This position requires regular onsite work at Brown University. The work schedule varies according to participant availability and includes substantial evening hours and regularly scheduled Saturday hours. Candidates must be able to maintain this schedule consistently. This position requires travel to research and community sites.This is a fixed term position with an end date of 7/31/27 and may be extended based upon available funding.All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are satisfactory to Brown University.Job Qualifications and CompetenciesEducation and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in psychology, public health preferred and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.Required: Must have reliable transportation to research and community sites and must be available to work substantial evening hours and regularly scheduled Saturday hours based on participant availability.Required: Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerpointExperience working in the community setting is 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 online surveys (e.g., Qualtrics software) is preferredDemonstrated experience managing multiple responsibilities, maintaining accurate records, and completing time-sensitive tasks with limited day-to-day supervision.Job CompetenciesFull professional oral and written proficiency in both English and Spanish. Must be able to independently conduct participant visits, explain study procedures, administer questionnaires, communicate effectively with research participants, and accurately translate study-related materials.Excellent oral and written communication skillsTravel to various research sitesAbility to work independently while maintaining timely and effective communication with the Project Director and other members of the research team.Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and ability to maintain scheduled work hours on site, including evening and Saturday participant appointments.Ability to independently manage an assigned work schedule, arrive prepared for participant visits, and notify the Project Director promptly of delays, absences, participant concerns, or barriers to completing assigned work.Ability to follow assignments through to completion, meet established deadlines, respond to supervisory communications in a timely manner, and proactively communicate when a task cannot be completed as expected.Strong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to maintain accurate, complete, and timely participant records and documentation.Ability to multitask and prioritize effort to meet project goalsAbility to learn, retain, and consistently follow detailed research protocols, scripts, standard operating procedures, and participant-confidentiality requirements.Ability to communicate professionally, respectfully, and responsively with research participants, community partners, supervisors, and other research staff.Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Attention to detail. Motivated and self-starting.The position requires regular onsite work and a variable schedule that includes substantial evening hours and regularly scheduled Saturday hours based on participant availability. Local travel to community or research sites may be required. The position involves frequent computer use, telephone and videoconference communication, and preparation of participant materials.Benefits of Working at Brown:Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.Recruiting Start Date:2026-09-25Job Posting Title:Bilingual Research AssistantDepartment:Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity ResearchGrade:Grade 8Worker Type:EmployeeWorker Sub-Type:Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Time Type:Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:37.5Position Work Location:OnsiteSubmission Guidelines:The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Still Have Questions?If you have any questions you may contact [e-mail] is an E-Verify Employer.EEO Statement: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, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.