Bilingual Research Assistant — Evening/Weekend Outreach

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Bilingual Research Assistant to support a physical activity study. You will recruit participants, communicate in English and Spanish, schedule visits, collect data, and translate study materials.

Regular on-site work in Providence includes evenings and Saturdays, with travel to community sites as needed. The role is fixed-term through July 31, 2027, with potential extension depending on funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or public health preferred with 1–2 years of experience or equivalent.
• Must have reliable transportation to research and community sites and be available for evenings and Saturdays.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in community settings preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and communicate with participants; schedule, prepare for, conduct, and document study visits.
• Collect and enter study data; monitor participant completion of activities; process participant payments.
• Translate study materials between English and Spanish; maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with the Project Director and research team; meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or public health

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Brown University is seeking a Bilingual Research Assistant to support a physical activity study. You will recruit participants, communicate in English and Spanish, schedule visits, collect data, and translate study materials.

Regular on-site work in Providence includes evenings and Saturdays, with travel to community sites as needed. The role is fixed-term through July 31, 2027, with potential extension depending on funding.