Data & Field Research Assistant III (HAALSA)

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 63,132 - 99,537; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance starting day one

Retirement plans with university match

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA seeks a Research Assistant III to support data management and field coordination for the HAALSA study and related sub‑studies. The role emphasizes processing and organizing data, protocol training, and ensuring ethical standards across projects.

The position involves preparing datasets and codebooks for public release, scoring cognitive tests, collaborating with international partners, and contributing to scientific analyses as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience or a combination of education and experience
• Experience with statistical software such as Stata, R, or SAS is strongly preferred
• Experience preparing Institutional Review Board ethics protocols
• Experience managing or building capacity for research projects

Responsibilities

• Process, organize, summarize, and analyze data (e.g., using Stata, R, or SAS).
• Track fieldwork progress, ensuring benchmarks and timelines are met.
• Assist with the setup and maintenance of logistical aspects of the projects, including study protocol training, document management, and data collection systems.
• Support training of the field‑based study team and prepare training materials.
• Follow and help implement SOP documents to ensure protocol adherence.
• Standardize and streamline data collection and reporting, ensuring quality and ethical standards.
• Prepare HAALSA and HAALSA‑HCAP datasets and codebooks for public release.
• Score neuropsychological tests, evaluate reliability, and create summary measures.
• Track translation processes for study surveys and tools.
• Oversee licensing requests for cognitive assessment tools.
• Coordinate remote dementia diagnostic consensus meetings.
• Prepare slides and presentations.
• Draft, edit, and organize materials for research papers, manuscripts, progress reports, and articles, with opportunities for co‑authorship.
• Communicate with affiliated research personnel at partner institutions, including the South African field team.
• Track study progress and monitor participant recruitment and compliance with South African counterparts.
• Collaborate with HAALSI project investigators and the study team on scientific analyses.
• Learn and apply new research methods or software as project needs evolve.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Note: The position ends May 31, 2027.
• Note: Travel to South Africa up to twice a year may be required.

Skills

Stata

R

SAS

Education

Master’s degree in global public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, psychology, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Word

Outlook

SharePoint

OneDrive

Dropbox

Job description

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA seeks a Research Assistant III to support data management and field coordination for the HAALSA study and related sub‑studies. The role emphasizes processing and organizing data, protocol training, and ensuring ethical standards across projects.

The position involves preparing datasets and codebooks for public release, scoring cognitive tests, collaborating with international partners, and contributing to scientific analyses as part of a multidisciplinary team.