Research Assistant, Cognitive Health—Alzheimer's Study (Hybrid)

Boston University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University is seeking a Research Assistant for the Black Womens Health Study. The role supports a new 5-year project on factors influencing Alzheimer’s risk in Black women, including recruitment, cognitive interviews, data QC, and participant engagement in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in research, with strong communication, attention to detail, and comfort with recording during interviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years in a research environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; detail-oriented.
• Familiarity with MS Office and telephone interviews preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project manager with start-up tasks and recruitment.
• Schedule and conduct cognitive interviews; ensure data quality.
• Process QC of interview data; maintain study documentation.
• Support participant engagement, retention, and reporting to team.
• Attend annual certification to administer telephone cognitive assessments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Telephone interview experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University is seeking a Research Assistant for the Black Womens Health Study. The role supports a new 5-year project on factors influencing Alzheimer’s risk in Black women, including recruitment, cognitive interviews, data QC, and participant engagement in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in research, with strong communication, attention to detail, and comfort with recording during interviews.